AR.IO Wayfinder

About

🌐 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
• Three Routing Modes – Fastest (speed), Balanced (decentralization), 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
✓ 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 (10% sample rate, opt-in only)
• 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:
1. Enter or click any ar:// URL
2. Wayfinder routes to optimal gateway
3. Content loads seamlessly
4. 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
• 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.