# Best Practices

The bloXroute BDN is built for speed — but performance can vary based on how you connect to the network. Follow these best practices to minimize latency and get the most out of your setup.

#### **1. Deploy Close to Relay Locations**

Reduce round-trip time by locating your trading bots, validator nodes, or infrastructure near one of bloXroute’s globally distributed Relays. The closer you are, the faster your data will propagate.

* Use cloud regions near Relay hubs (e.g., Virginia, Frankfurt, Tokyo).
* For colocated bots, prioritize latency to Transaction Relays.