Gateway Layer

The Gateway Network serves as the access layer for Webhash, ensuring fast, reliable, and decentralized access to content without centralized servers. It bridges users to the IPFS network, providing high availability and minimal latency through globally distributed gateways. By integrating caching, traffic management, and provenance verification, the Gateway Network enhances the overall user experience while maintaining decentralized principles.

The Gateway Layer in Webhash Protocol acts as a Decentralized Content Delivery Network (DCDN) that enables fast, censorship-resistant, and globally distributed access to websites hosted on the Webhash network.

It serves as the bridge between the Hosting Layer (Storage Nodes) and the Application Layer (User Interfaces/Websites). The Gateway Layer:

✅ Retrieves website content from Hosting Nodes and serves it to users. ✅ Caches frequently accessed content to reduce latency and speed up access. ✅ Implements traffic management & load balancing for optimized performance. ✅ Ensures data integrity using cryptographic verification (Merkle Proofs, zk-SNARKs).

This document provides detailed specifications, architecture, networking protocols, caching mechanisms, and security measures for the Webhash Gateway Layer.