Gateway Overview
Gateway Overview
Section titled “Gateway Overview”Gateway is a no-code API monetization platform that enables developers to transform any existing API endpoint into a revenue stream using the X402 payment protocol - the emerging standard for AI agent payments.
Key Benefits
Section titled “Key Benefits”- Zero-Code Implementation - No API modifications required, 5-minute setup
- AI Agent Compatible - Native support for autonomous agent payments
- Instant Monetization - Start earning revenue immediately from existing APIs
- Comprehensive Analytics - Real-time dashboards and payment tracking
- Global Reach - Accessible to AI agents worldwide with no KYC barriers
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”Gateway operates as a reverse proxy that:
- Intercepts requests to your API endpoints
- Validates X402 payments using blockchain verification
- Forwards authenticated requests to your backend
- Returns responses with settlement proofs
- Logs all activity for analytics and billing
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”- AI-Powered APIs - Weather data, ML models, translations
- Data Services - Database queries, analytics, content generation
- Premium Content - Gated access to specialized information
- Micro-services - Pay-per-use API consumption
Architecture
Section titled “Architecture”The Gateway essentially democratizes API monetization by removing traditional barriers (complex integrations, KYC requirements, high fees) while enabling new use cases (AI agent payments, micro-transactions, global accessibility) that weren’t possible with conventional payment systems.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Gateway will eventually have APIs for:
- Creating a user
- Creating an endpoint
- Updating the endpoint
- Analytics and reporting
Full Gateway API documentation coming soon.