cost and feature boundary
WebRTC cost gate
WebRTC Cost Gate
Also known as · TURN cost gate · video chat cost gate · WebRTC spend gate
Definition
A rule that separates WebRTC feature code from operational entry points and keeps expensive TURN, SFU, and video paths disabled until an explicit configuration and cost approval exist.
Searchable examples
- WEBRTC_VOICE_ENABLED=false
- TURN·SFU·video disabled
Short example
WEBRTC_VOICE_ENABLED=false
WEBRTC_ICE_SERVERS=
Keep lower-cost audio P2P and REST fallback available while TURN, SFU, and video wait for operational approval.
Compare with
- Rate limitRate Limitprotection boundaryA policy that limits request volume by time, subject, or route to protect resources and external spend. The contract includes the exceeded response and retry guidance, not just a number.
- Single Source of Truthdesign principleA principle that gives one authoritative source the meaning and write authority for a fact while treating other representations as derived state. It clarifies ownership and synchronization boundaries; it does not mean copies never exist.