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Cloudflare launches gateway to charge for web content via stablecoins
Cloudflare opens waitlist for its Monetization Gateway, enabling creators to charge for pages, APIs, or datasets behind its network. Payments settle in stablecoins over the x402 protocol, removing the need for a custom payments stack. The service targets developers and publishers seeking direct monetization without intermediaries.
Meridian48 take
The x402 protocol's reliance on stablecoins may limit adoption in regions with crypto restrictions, but it offers a novel path for micropayments on the web.
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Announcing the Monetization Gateway: charge for any resource behind Cloudflare via x402 →
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