# Wireblast: A 100 Gbps Packet Generator in Go Using AF_XDP

Wireblast is a new packet generator written in Go that uses AF_XDP to reach 100 Gbps throughput. It provides a high-performance tool for network testing and benchmarking. This showcases Go's viability for demanding low-level networking tasks.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://toonk.io/index.html) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0000