AR.IO Gateway APIs
The AR.IO Gateway is the core software for the AR.IO network, serving the essential responsibility of gateways for accessing, caching, and querying data stored on Arweave. It provides a robust, decentralized infrastructure for interacting with the permanent web.
Core Responsibilities
The AR.IO Gateway handles fundamental operations for the Arweave ecosystem:
- Data Access - Retrieve transaction data, files, and metadata from Arweave
- Caching - Intelligent caching strategies for improved performance and availability
- Data Querying - Powerful search and indexing capabilities for Arweave data
- ArNS Resolution - Resolve human-readable names to Arweave transaction IDs
- Network Management - Coordinate with other gateways in the AR.IO network
Advanced Features
Beyond basic gateway functionality, AR.IO Gateway includes sophisticated capabilities:
- Parquet Generation - Convert Arweave data into optimized Parquet format for analytics
- Data Verification - Cryptographic verification of data integrity and authenticity
- Index Querying - Advanced search and filtering across Arweave datasets
- Farcaster Frames - Support for Farcaster protocol integration
- Admin Controls - Comprehensive gateway management and configuration
APIs Categories
Data Access
Retrieve transaction data, files, and metadata from Arweave
ArNS Resolution
Resolve human-readable names to Arweave transaction IDs
Transactions & Blocks
Access transaction details, block information, and network data
Index Querying
Advanced search and filtering capabilities across Arweave data
Network & Gateway
Gateway status, network information, and peer coordination
Admin & Management
Gateway configuration, pricing, and administrative controls
Get Involved with AR.IO Gateways
Run a Gateway
Join the AR.IO network by operating your own gateway and earn rewards
Leverage Gateways with Wayfinder
Use Wayfinder SDK to access data through the distributed gateway network
Join the Network
Learn about the AR.IO network and how to participate in the ecosystem
Getting Started
- Explore the APIs endpoints - Review the comprehensive APIs documentation
- Test with sample requests - Try out the interactive examples
- Choose your integration approach - Direct APIs calls or SDK usage
- Consider running a gateway - Contribute to the network infrastructure
The AR.IO Gateway APIs provide the foundation for building robust, decentralized applications on Arweave with reliable data access and advanced querying capabilities.
How is this guide?