Gateway Providers
Overview
Gateway providers are responsible for discovering and managing AR.IO gateways that Wayfinder can use to access Arweave data. They abstract the complexity of gateway discovery and provide a consistent interface for routing strategies to select optimal gateways.
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Discovery | Performance | Reliability | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NetworkGatewaysProvider | Dynamic | Medium | High | Production |
| StaticGatewaysProvider | Static | High | Medium | Development/Testing |
| SimpleCacheGatewaysProvider | Cached | High | High | Node based environments |
| LocalStorageGatewaysProvider | Cached | High | High | Web based environments |
Related
- NetworkGatewaysProvider: Network-based gateway discovery
- StaticGatewaysProvider: Static gateway configuration
- SimpleCacheGatewaysProvider: Caching wrapper for providers
- Routing Strategies: How gateways are selected for requests
- Wayfinder Configuration: Main wayfinder setup and usage