Off-chain Components
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The Refractor Client is an open-source, community-maintained server-side application that runs a Refractor Node (not to be confused with ) and participates in the Refractor Reverse Oracle Protocol. This protocol is a key component of the Refract Network, allowing for secure and reliable communication between on-chain and off-chain services.
One of the standout features of the Refractor Client is its extensive support for various off-chain data platforms. The client maintains dedicated integrations for popular platforms such as:
Shopify
Square
WooCommerce
Twitch
X / Twitter
YouTube
Discord
Patreon
These integrations enable developers to easily access and incorporate data from these platforms into their decentralized applications, greatly expanding the potential use cases and functionalities of Web3 projects.
The Refractor Identity Toolkit is an open-source, publicly maintained collection of quality-of-life applications designed to provide an easily verifiable identity link between on-chain signatures and off-chain service endpoint entities. This toolkit is essential for ensuring the validity and authenticity of RFTs signed by specific off-chain service providers.
Web Identity SDK Kit allows off-chain endpoints to showcase their corresponding on-chain signatures as easily verifiable identicons on their public media sites. By displaying these identicons, service providers can demonstrate their authenticity and build trust with users and developers.
Refractor Web Explorer is a browser extension that detects if the current website is a service endpoint managed by a specific on-chain signature. This tool helps users and developers quickly identify whether a website is a verified off-chain service provider within the Refract Network ecosystem.
A web application that enables off-chain endpoints to generate quick verification QR codes for their on-chain signatures. These QR codes can be used in physical print materials, posters, or products, allowing users to easily verify the authenticity of the service provider in real-world contexts.
The Refractor Node Service is a white-glove solution designed to abstract the complex Refractor onboarding process into a simple, user-friendly experience. This service provides the necessary server infrastructure, software, and real-time assistance for off-chain service endpoints to integrate with the Refract Network in a frictionless, set-and-forget manner.
To accommodate various needs and budgets, the Refractor Node Service offers a tiered fee model. Notably, the base tier is entirely free, powered by the AWS Free Tier. This allows off-chain service providers to experiment with the Refract Network and assess its potential benefits without incurring any upfront costs.
The Refract Network Service Marketplace is a web application that serves as an explorer and marketplace for the available service endpoints and RFTs within the Refract Network ecosystem. This platform allows developers to discover, compare, and acquire the services and tokens they need to build their decentralized applications.
Actively maintained and audited by the , the Refractor Identity Toolkit offers several key applications:
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One of the key benefits of the Refract Network Service Marketplace is its ability to help developers find the most cost-effective for their specific requirements. By providing a transparent and competitive marketplace, the platform ensures that developers can access the services they need at the best possible prices, further reducing the barriers to entry for building powerful, interconnected Web3 applications.
