Introduction to Data Proxy
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A Data proxy is a simple middleware component that acts as a pipeline or connector between a data provider and the SEDA network by holding an API key that has access to the data provider’s services. Additionally, Data Proxies verify conditions to inbound HTTP requests, checking that the requester is part of the SEDA network and that the provider’s fees have been paid. Additionally, they allow providers to add an SECP private key to the proxy, which would be used to sign the data before it’s forwarded back to the requester, adding additional security and verifiability.
In the end, the proxy nodes allow data providers to expose their entire suite of APIs through a single, one-time deployment and earn value based on onchain demand with minimal technical overhead or maintenance.
