AR.IO WayFinder

WayFinder (Alpha) streamlines access to the Permaweb through the AR.IO Network and Arweave Name System.

What is AR.IO WayFinder?

AR.IO WayFinder is a browser extension designed to optimize your experience on the permaweb by intelligently routing you through the best available AR.IO gateway. It uses the ar:// protocol to directly navigate and interact with decentralized web pages and applications using the Arweave Name System or Arweave transaction ID. With WayFinder, users can choose the algorithmic gateway selection or a fixed gateway preference, and benefit from real-time health checks on gateways and a simple usage log. It is your reliable guide to Permaweb's frontier.

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By: Permanent Data Solutions, Inc

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Users: 149 ▼ -2

Rating: 5.00 (3)

Version: 0.0.11 (Last updated: 2024-03-10)

Creation date: 2023-08-23

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
webNavigation
webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 40.46K

Email: in*****@pds.inc

URLs: Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 58060 ▼ 457

Other rankings

#3643 in Developer Tools ▼ 18 #28 in gateway keyword 3 ▲ 1 #36 in contribute keyword 5 ▲ 8 #37 in explore keyword 12 ▲ 4 #220 in address keyword 7 ▲ 13

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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.

User reviews

Ariel Melendez, 2024-03-08

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Safety

Risk impact

AR.IO WayFinder is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install AR.IO WayFinder if you trust the publisher.