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Bandwidth Providers
Bandwidth Providers are specialized participants in the TF Marketplace who supply bandwidth to Mycelium Gateways (MGWs).
Core Principles
- Specialized Service: Only visible to qualified bandwidth providers
- TFP-Based Billing: Providers compensated in TFP based on bandwidth delivered
- Volume Pricing: Pricing set per TB of data transferred
- Quality of Service: Performance metrics tracked and rewarded
- Infrastructure Support: Critical for the operation of Mycelium Gateways
How It Works
Provider Qualification
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Requirements:
- Significant bandwidth capacity
- Reliable network infrastructure
- Geographic diversity (preferred)
- Stable connectivity
- Minimal latency
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Registration Process:
- Apply for bandwidth provider status
- Verify network capabilities
- Complete technical integration
- Set pricing per TB of bandwidth
Operational Model
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Bandwidth Delivery:
- Direct connection to TF-run Mycelium Gateways
- Automated traffic routing based on efficiency
- Real-time usage monitoring
- Dynamic capacity allocation
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Management Interface:
- Monitor bandwidth consumption
- Track TFP earnings
- Adjust available capacity
- View performance metrics
Technical Specifications
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This service is not visible to all marketplace participants and is specifically designed for providers with significant bandwidth capacity.
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Connection Requirements:
- Direct peering arrangements
- Transit provider connections
- Dedicated links where available
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Performance Requirements:
- Minimum uptime guarantees
- Latency thresholds
- Packet loss limitations
- Throughput commitments
TFP Exchange Mechanism
- Measurement: Bandwidth usage measured in TB transferred
- Pricing: Providers set their own price per TB
- Payment: TFP automatically transferred based on verified usage by Mycelium GW
- Settlement: Regular settlement periods (typically monthly)
Benefits for Providers
- Monetization: Convert excess bandwidth capacity into TFP
- Predictable Income: Based on actual bandwidth delivered
- Flexibility: Adjust capacity and pricing as needed
- Integration: Become an essential part of the TF Grid infrastructure
- Scaling: Opportunity to grow with the TF ecosystem
Benefits for the TF Grid
- Reliability: Multiple bandwidth sources ensure network resilience
- Performance: Optimized routing improves user experience
- Scalability: Distributed model allows for global growth
- Cost Efficiency: Market-based pricing optimizes resource allocation