# Running a Gateway The **bloXroute Gateway** is open-source software that connects to the **Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN)**, giving users high-performance access to blockchain data and transaction propagation. A Gateway enables two key capabilities: * **Fast transaction submission** into the BDN * **Real-time streaming** of blocks and transactions from the BDN Gateways are typically deployed alongside a full blockchain node, using the node’s native peer-to-peer protocol (e.g., Ethereum’s devp2p). However, **Enterprise-tier clients** may run a Gateway **without operating their own node**, instead connecting through a remote proxy maintained by bloXroute. Note that Gateways do **not** validate chain state or store blockchain data. They serve purely as a communication layer between your infrastructure and the BDN. #### **What You'll Find in This Section** This section explains how to run a bloXroute Gateway, including: * **Supported Clients** – Which blockchain nodes and networks are compatible * **Requirements** – Hardware, bandwidth, and latency expectations * **Authentication** – API keys and certificates required for BDN access * **Installation** – Deploying via GitHub or Docker * **Configuration & Startup** – Connecting your Gateway to the BDN and (optionally) your full node * **Operation & Maintenance** – Monitoring, logs, upgrades, and best practices --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bloxroute.com/bsc/gateway.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.