Pipegate Introduction - Decentralized API Monetization Protocol
PipeGate is a decentralized API monetization protocol that replaces traditional API keys with payment channels, streams, and one-time payments. It enables true pay-per-call pricing without gas fees for each request.
What's New in v0.6.0
What is PipeGate?
PipeGate consists of three main components:
- Client SDK (TypeScript): Unified interceptor handling all payment schemes with x402 compliance
- Server Middleware (Rust): Single middleware verifying all payment types and managing state
- Smart Contracts: Manages channel creation, token deposits, and payment verification
Key Features
- 🔑 No API keys needed - just your wallet
- 💸 Pay-per-call using stablecoins
- ⚡️ Zero gas fees per request
- 🔄 Real-time balance updates
- 🤝 Self-served onboarding
Why PipeGate?
PipeGate solves three critical problems:
- API Key Management: Eliminate the need to manage multiple API keys
- Complex Auth: Simplify authentication with blockchain-based verification
- Payment Fees: Reduce costs by using efficient payment channels
Getting Started
Choose the guide that matches your version:
- Getting Started v0.6.0+ - Unified x402 approach (Recommended)
- Getting Started (Legacy) - Traditional per-scheme methods