Introducing WarpStream BYOC Schema Registry

WarpStream has introduced a BYOC Schema Registry as part of its broader vision to create a secure, simple, and cost-effective cloud-native streaming platform. Building on the Diskless Kafka architecture, WarpStream's Schema Registry is designed to be stateless and API-compatible with Confluent’s Schema Registry, allowing users to maintain control over their data by storing schemas in their own cloud environment while WarpStream manages metadata. The architecture includes zero disk use, separation of storage and compute, and a distinct data plane/control plane split. To optimize performance and reduce costs, WarpStream employs a distributed file cache to minimize object storage API calls and implements zone-aware routing to eliminate inter-zone networking fees. This approach allows seamless scaling and ensures that no single agent is a point of failure, as schema validation can occur directly from object storage. With a focus on reducing operational overhead, WarpStream's BYOC Schema Registry offers a cloud-native solution that integrates effectively with existing data governance practices.