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WayFinder (Alpha) streamlines access to the Permaweb through the AR.IO Network and Arweave Name System.
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🔍 What is it?
AR.IO WayFinder (alpha) is your companion to effortlessly access and explore the permaweb—a revolutionary space where files, apps, and data are stored forever on Arweave.
🌟 Why WayFinder?
Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a developer, or someone curious about the next-gen web3, WayFinder makes navigating the permaweb a breeze! It’s private, open-source, user-friendly, and doesn’t require any cryptocurrency wallet.
🌐 Understanding ar:// Protocol in Simple Terms
Wayfinder showcases the ar:// protocol, a unique web address schema used to directly navigate to and interact with content stored on the permaweb, without needing any complicated setups or knowing gateway domains.
💪 Powering Decentralization and Resilience
By leveraging the ar:// protocol, WayFinder opens the doors to a decentralized and resilient web where the control is in your hands, ensuring the content you access is uncensored and unaltered. It intelligently connects you to the most efficient gateway on the AR.IO Network, optimizing your journey through Arweave's everlasting storage.
Gateways are discovered via a comprehensive gateway address registry. It is a detailed list of all available gateways along with their stakes, domain names, and additional information, ensuring you are always connected to the most reliable and efficient entry points to the permaweb.
✨ WayFinder Features:
- Enter ar:// URLs directly in your Chrome address bar.
- Seamless integration with HTML elements using ar:// for site builders.
- Quickly view registered gateways, their status and details.
- Multiple, algorithmic gateway selection options and real-time health checks for a smooth experience.
- Simple usage log to keep you informed.
And much more!!
📢 Experience it Now!
Install WayFinder and explore the permaweb by entering ar://{name} or ar://{arweaveTransactionId} in your address bar.
For instance:
ar://wiki
ar://ardrive
ar://yellow-paper
ar://fyJnkfj-L_Gamap2qJM3XopmWDXNvY7XNlBONbJBM8g
ar://gatewaypie.com
ar://dapp.ardrive.io
📚 Inspiration & Education
This extension is designed to inspire users and developers to explore and leverage the ar:// protocol, providing insights about the groundbreaking possibilities of a permanent web and the AR.IO network’s role in enabling it.
💡 Learn & Contribute:
Learn more about AR.IO Network: https://ar.io
Contribute or report an issue: https://github.com/ar-io/wayfinder
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/zAZ8p9ARqC
Note: WayFinder is currently in alpha testing, so results may vary.