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2.6 KiB
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82 lines
2.6 KiB
Markdown
# Bandwidth Providers
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Bandwidth Providers are specialized participants in the TF Marketplace who supply bandwidth to Mycelium Gateways (MGWs).
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## Core Principles
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- **Specialized Service**: Only visible to qualified bandwidth providers
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- **TFP-Based Billing**: Providers compensated in TFP based on bandwidth delivered
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- **Volume Pricing**: Pricing set per TB of data transferred
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- **Quality of Service**: Performance metrics tracked and rewarded
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- **Infrastructure Support**: Critical for the operation of Mycelium Gateways
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## How It Works
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### Provider Qualification
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- **Requirements**:
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- Significant bandwidth capacity
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- Reliable network infrastructure
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- Geographic diversity (preferred)
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- Stable connectivity
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- Minimal latency
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- **Registration Process**:
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- Apply for bandwidth provider status
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- Verify network capabilities
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- Complete technical integration
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- Set pricing per TB of bandwidth
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### Operational Model
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- **Bandwidth Delivery**:
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- Direct connection to TF-run Mycelium Gateways
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- Automated traffic routing based on efficiency
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- Real-time usage monitoring
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- Dynamic capacity allocation
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- **Management Interface**:
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- Monitor bandwidth consumption
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- Track TFP earnings
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- Adjust available capacity
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- View performance metrics
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## 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**:
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- Direct peering arrangements
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- Transit provider connections
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- Dedicated links where available
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- **Performance Requirements**:
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- Minimum uptime guarantees
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- Latency thresholds
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- Packet loss limitations
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- Throughput commitments
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## TFP Exchange Mechanism
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- **Measurement**: Bandwidth usage measured in TB transferred
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- **Pricing**: Providers set their own price per TB
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- **Payment**: TFP automatically transferred based on verified usage by Mycelium GW
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- **Settlement**: Regular settlement periods (typically monthly)
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## Benefits for Providers
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- **Monetization**: Convert excess bandwidth capacity into TFP
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- **Predictable Income**: Based on actual bandwidth delivered
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- **Flexibility**: Adjust capacity and pricing as needed
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- **Integration**: Become an essential part of the TF Grid infrastructure
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- **Scaling**: Opportunity to grow with the TF ecosystem
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## Benefits for the TF Grid
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- **Reliability**: Multiple bandwidth sources ensure network resilience
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- **Performance**: Optimized routing improves user experience
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- **Scalability**: Distributed model allows for global growth
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- **Cost Efficiency**: Market-based pricing optimizes resource allocation
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