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MCP servers gain Proof-of-Work and Lightning payment gates

A new integration allows developers to add payment gates to their Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using just 10 lines of code. This system offers two payment tiers: a free Proof-of-Work (PoW) option that uses CPU cycles, and a paid Lightning Network option costing 21 satoshis per call. The integration aims to prevent free abuse of premium tools by providing a lightweight, decentralized payment solution without requiring traditional authentication methods. AI

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IMPACT Enables developers to monetize AI tools and services with decentralized payment options.

RANK_REASON This is a software integration for an existing protocol, not a new model release or core research.

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 · Zeke ·

    Add PoW-skip + Lightning payments to any MCP server in 10 lines

    <p>You built an MCP server. Now agents are hammering your premium tools for free and you've got no lever to pull.</p> <p>The boring fix is "add auth" — OAuth tokens, API keys, a whole user management system. But that's overkill for a tool that should just cost 21 sats per call.</…