AR.IO Wayfinder

Fast, verifiable, decentralized access to ar:// links via AR.IO’s Permanent Cloud.

🌐 Browse ar:// URLs as easily as any website - no setup required. Wayfinder is the access and routing layer of the AR.IO Permanent Cloud, bringing speed, resilience, and verifiability to Arweave content. ⚙️ Key Features: • Zero Setup Required – Install and browse ar:// links instantly • Intelligent Routing – Automatically selects the fastest gateway from 50+ worldwide • Real-Time Analytics – Monitor performance, usage, and gateway health • ArNS Support – Use names like ar://ardrive instead of long transaction IDs • Privacy First – No personal data collected; all stats stored locally • Gateway Management – Test, blacklist, or prioritize specific gateways • Four Routing Modes – Top Staked (default, highest-staked gateways), Fastest Ping (speed), Random (load balancing), or Static (manual) 🚀 Try It Now! Explore the Permanent Cloud with these ar:// links: • ar://ardrive – Decentralized storage app • ar://unruggabull – Retro video game • ar://1984 – Permanent mixtape • ar://gateways – AR.IO Network Explorer • ar://whitepaper – AR.IO White Paper 💡 What Makes Wayfinder Different? ✓ Performance – Parallel pings ensure the fastest, most responsive access ✓ Reliability – Auto-failover if a gateway is slow or down ✓ Verification – Cryptographic proof that data hasn't been tampered with ✓ Transparency – See exactly which gateway delivered your data ✓ Flexibility – Switch routing strategies anytime ✓ Open Source – Fully auditable, permissionless codebase on GitHub 🛡️ Privacy & Security: • No browsing history tracked • No personal info collected • Optional anonymous telemetry (opt-in, disabled by default) • All data stored locally in your browser • Fully open source for maximum transparency ✅ Built For: • Browsing decentralized websites and apps • Permanent archives and public documents • NFTs, apps, and media stored on Arweave • ArNS developers and domain testers • Anyone exploring censorship-resistant, location-independent content ⚡ How It Works: Enter or click any ar:// URL Wayfinder routes to optimal gateway Content loads seamlessly Performance tracked in real-time No wallets. No tokens. Just fast, decentralized access to permanent data. 📈 Advanced Features: • Detailed metrics per gateway • Usage analytics with time-based filters • Light/dark/system theme support • Gateway blacklisting and custom configs • Gateway retry with automatic failover on errors • Solana-backed AR.IO gateway registry • Support for ArNS and ENS->Arweave TX name resolution • Gasless DNS compatibility 🤝 Learn more and Join Our Community: 🌐 What is AR.IO? https://ar.io/articles/what-is-ar-io 🛠 GitHub: https://github.com/ar-io/wayfinder 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/jBVzbE8y7R 📚 Docs: https://docs.ar.io/wayfinder 🛠️ Note: Wayfinder is under active development. Report bugs or feedback on GitHub.