Wayfinder

Wayfinder is a client-side routing and verification protocol that provides decentralized, cryptographically verified access to data stored on Arweave via the AR.IO Network. It automatically selects optimal gateways and ensures data integrity for seamless permaweb experiences.

What is Wayfinder?

Wayfinder solves the challenge of reliable data access on the permaweb by:

  • Intelligent Routing: Automatically selects the best gateway for each request based on performance, availability, and user preferences
  • Data Verification: Cryptographically verifies data integrity to ensure you're getting authentic, unmodified content
  • Decentralized Access: Eliminates single points of failure by distributing requests across multiple AR.IO gateways
  • Seamless Integration: Works behind the scenes to provide fast, reliable access without requiring users to understand the underlying infrastructure

Who is Wayfinder For?

Builders

People who build dApps on the permaweb

Wayfinder enables developers to build robust decentralized applications with:

  • Reliable Data Access: Never worry about gateway downtime or slow responses
  • Built-in Verification: Ensure data integrity without implementing complex verification logic
  • Developer-Friendly APIs: Simple JavaScript/TypeScript libraries and React components
  • Performance Monitoring: Built-in telemetry to track and optimize application performance
  • Flexible Configuration: Choose routing strategies and verification methods that fit your use case

Browsers

People who browse the permaweb

Wayfinder provides end users with:

  • Fast Loading: Automatically routes to the fastest available gateway for optimal performance
  • Reliable Access: Seamlessly switches between gateways if one becomes unavailable
  • Data Integrity: Verifies that content hasn't been tampered with or corrupted
  • Transparent Operation: Works invisibly in the background without requiring user interaction
  • No Tokens Required: Access permaweb content without needing AR tokens or wallet connections

Operators

People who operate AR.IO gateways

Wayfinder helps gateway operators by:

  • Performance Insights: Provides telemetry data to help optimize gateway performance
  • Network Participation: Enables gateways to participate in the decentralized routing ecosystem
  • Load Distribution: Intelligently distributes traffic based on gateway capabilities and performance
  • Quality Monitoring: Tracks gateway reliability and performance metrics
  • Network Health: Contributes to overall AR.IO network resilience and performance

Available Packages

Getting Started

Ready to integrate Wayfinder into your project? Check out our Getting Started Guide for installation instructions and basic configuration examples.

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