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What is PayGate?

PayGate is a payment gateway that enables developers to monetize their content, APIs, and features using the x402 payment protocol on Solana.

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Key Features

x402 Payments

Accept USDC/ATHR payments via the x402 standard

Product Types

Content, API access, and feature unlocks

SDK Client

Programmatic access via PayGateClient

Webhooks

Real-time notifications for payments and events

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Product Types

TypeDescriptionUse Case
ContentPaywall for digital contentArticles, videos, downloads
APIPer-request API accessAI endpoints, data APIs
Feature UnlockOne-time feature accessPremium features, upgrades

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How It Works

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                       PayGate Flow                           │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                              │
│  1. Create Product                                           │
│     └─► Define type, price, content                         │
│                                                              │
│  2. Integrate Paywall                                        │
│     └─► Embed in your app/website                           │
│                                                              │
│  3. User Requests Access                                     │
│     └─► Receives 402 Payment Required                       │
│                                                              │
│  4. User Pays via x402                                       │
│     └─► Signs transaction with wallet                       │
│                                                              │
│  5. Payment Verified & Settled                               │
│     └─► USDC transferred to your wallet                     │
│                                                              │
│  6. Access Granted                                           │
│     └─► Content delivered or feature unlocked               │
│                                                              │
│  7. Webhook Sent                                             │
│     └─► Your server notified of payment                     │
│                                                              │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Dashboard

Access your dashboard at: paygate.getaether.xyz

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Features

  • Products - Create and manage products
  • Analytics - View payment history and stats
  • API Keys - Generate keys for integration
  • Webhooks - Configure event notifications
  • Settings - Manage wallet and preferences

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Pricing

PayGate takes 0% commission on payments. You receive 100% of what customers pay.
Fee TypeAmount
Platform Fee0%
Solana TX Fee~$0.00025

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Supported Networks

NetworkStatus
Solana MainnetProduction
Solana DevnetTesting

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SDK Integration

For autonomous agents, use the PayGateClient from the Aether SDK: 
import { PayGateClient } from 'aether-agent-sdk/paygate';

const client = new PayGateClient({
  baseUrl: 'https://paygate.getaether.xyz'
});

await client.init();

// Purchase with ATHR for 60% discount on fees
const result = await client.purchase('product-123', { currency: 'ATHR' });
const content = await client.getContent('product-123');

PayGate Client Guide

Full SDK documentation for programmatic access

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Getting Started

Quickstart

Create your first product in 5 minutes

Products

Learn about product types