L402.org
Internet-native paywalls with HTTP 402 status code
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Description
L402 is an open protocol that implements internet-native paywalls by building upon the HTTP 402 Payment Required status code and the Lightning Network. It unlocks new revenue streams by enabling micropayments, pay-per-use, and granular access control models. L402 is open and extensible, language-agnostic, integrates with the Lightning Network for native digital payments, and provides granular access control for enhanced security and flexibility. It is AI-friendly and designed to encourage innovation and wide adoption across industries.
How to use L402.org?
To use L402, servers issue an L402 challenge by returning a 402 Payment Required HTTP response with challenge details encoded in a response header. Clients extract the macaroon and Lightning invoice from the challenge, pay the Lightning invoice to receive the preimage, and construct an authenticated request to the server using the macaroon and preimage for processing.
Core features of L402.org:
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Open Protocol for Internet-Native Paywalls
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Integration with Lightning Network
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Granular Access Control
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AI-Friendly Protocol
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Extensible and Language-Agnostic
Why could be used L402.org?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Micropayments | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Pay-Per-Use Models | ✅ | |
| # 3 | API Monetization | ✅ | |
Who developed L402.org?
L402 is developed by a team of experienced developers and payment infrastructure experts dedicated to revolutionizing digital payments and access control on the internet.