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Great questions! Let me break these down:
Do you need an AI agent?
If you're using ChatGPT, Claude, or similar - you're already using AI, just not "agents" in the autonomous sense. Agents are AI systems that can take actions on your behalf - browse the web, write code, call APIs, etc. Tools like AutoGPT, Claude with computer use, or custom LangChain apps are examples. If you're a developer building AI tools, that's our target user.
Are there L402-protected APIs?
Honestly, it's early. Some examples:
- Fewsats (AI-focused L402 APIs)
- Some Lightning data providers
- Podcast indexes
We're in the chicken-and-egg phase - agents need APIs to pay, APIs need agents with money. We're building the payment rails side of that equation.
Operator/Agent security model:
Think of it like a corporate card. The operator (human) deposits funds and sets a budget. The agent (AI) gets an API key that can only spend up to that limit. The human stays in control, the AI can't drain the account or withdraw - it can only pay for services within its budget.
We're early, but Lightning + AI feels inevitable. Happy to answer more questions.
Yes you may! But how will you know for sure? We need a way to prove human identity.