Paywall
Paywall is a Web3-native micro-monetization platform that lets creators earn directly
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About
🚨 Problem Creators and traders constantly share valuable micro-content (insights, signals, guides), but existing monetization tools are: Web2-only (Patreon, Substack) — require fiat, subscriptions, or KYC. NFT-heavy — complex, slow, and intimidating for casual users. Off-platform — users lose engagement when redirected elsewhere. 💡 Solution Paywall brings instant Web3 micropayments directly inside social posts. A creator can post alpha, insights, or reports on X with a Paywall frame link. Followers click, connect their wallet, pay $1–$5 in crypto, and instantly unlock encrypted content — all within the same post interface. It’s frictionless, non-custodial, and Web3-native. Every payment goes directly to the creator’s wallet via smart contracts. Later, NFT passes or subscriptions can be layered for recurring access. 🌍 Use Cases Traders selling “next gem” calls or alpha lists Educators posting mini-tutorials or code snippets Journalists offering exclusive short reports Creators selling templates, guides, or private content 💰 Revenue 5–10% fee on transactions Optional paid tiers for creators (higher limits, analytics, NFT gating) Partnerships with communities (e.g., token-gated groups) 🧭 Vision To become the standard crypto micropayment layer for social platforms, empowering creators to own their earnings and audiences to own their access.
How it's made
Frontend Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router) Styling: TailwindCSS + shadcn/ui for sleek minimal UI State Management: Zustand (lightweight, fast) Wallet Integration: Wagmi + RainbowKit for multi-wallet support (MetaMask, Coinbase, OKX, WalletConnect) Payment UI: Modal pop-up + inline unlock frame (React portals) Backend Database: Supabase (Postgres) for user profiles, analytics, transaction logs Storage: Encrypted Content: stored on IPFS or Arweave Metadata: stored in Supabase Encryption: Lit Protocol — encrypts content and only decrypts once smart contract verifies payment API: Edge functions (Vercel / Supabase functions) for signing requests & reading payment status Blockchain Layer Network: Base or Polygon (low gas fees, EVM compatible) Smart Contract: Solidity, deployed via Hardhat / Foundry createPaywall(contentHash, price, creatorAddress) unlockContent(paywallId) — triggers event for Lit decryption Funds sent directly to creatorAddress after fee split Oracle/Indexing: The Graph or custom event listener for transaction tracking Payments Supports ETH, USDC, or native chain token EIP-712 signatures for verified payments Contract enforces: Fee split (creator / platform) Unlock event emission Non-custodial — funds go directly to creator Security All paywall content encrypted with Lit Protocol keys Decryption key shared only when transaction confirmed on-chain Prevents leaks or unauthorized access Deployment Frontend: Vercel Contracts: Base / Polygon Storage: IPFS (Pinata or NFT.Storage) Database: Supabase Monitoring: Tenderly + Dune for on-chain analytics Optional Extensions NFT gating (creator NFT pass for lifetime unlock) Subscription model (Superfluid streaming) Cross-platform plugin for Lens, Farcaster, or Telegram