Down the Rabbit Hole: The Making of Cloudflare Warp

Cloudflare Warp is an innovative solution for securely connecting your origin server to the Cloudflare network. Unlike traditional GRE tunnels, Warp uses HTTP/2-based multiplexing and HPACK header compression to optimize bandwidth usage and reduce latency. It also integrates with Argo for route optimization within the Cloudflare network, ensuring fast connections regardless of your server's location. Additionally, Warp introduces redundancy by connecting to multiple nearby PoPs, providing a backup in case of failure. The technology behind Warp is designed to complement and enhance existing systems and workflows, making it an attractive option for securing and optimizing connections between origin servers and the Cloudflare network.