OpenSecret's Migration from Neon to PlanetScale Due to Database Failures
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anthonyronning
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The article details OpenSecret's decision to migrate from Neon to PlanetScale after experiencing repeated database failures, which disrupted their operations. OpenSecret, a company building a confidential computing platform with AWS Nitro Enclaves, emphasizes the critical role of reliable databases for their flagship product, Maple AI, which ensures private AI chat functionality.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn May 2025, during the same week Neon announced their acquisition, our databases went down four times. For hours.
That was the final straw in our decision to migrate to PlanetScale.
At OpenSecret, we're building something unique: a confidential computing platform powered by AWS Nitro Enclaves.
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