Beyond Web Search: The Micropayment Infrastructure AI Agents Actually Need

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"For developers, the opportunity is clear: AI systems with direct, licensed data access at 90% lower cost will dominate those trapped in the web search paradigm. For content creators, it's a chance to finally participate in the AI value chain. For users, it means AI that can actually fulfill its promise without artificial shackles."

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