Using the Web Monetization API for fun and profit
15 days ago
- #JavaScript API
- #web monetization
- #GateHub
- The author demonstrates receiving and sending payments using a GateHub wallet, including streamed and one-time payments.
- A JavaScript API is available to adjust webpage content based on user payments, with an example event listener provided.
- The monetization events can be tested in Chrome DevTools by using the provided JavaScript snippet.
- Potential uses include removing ads or unlocking content upon payment detection; the author currently shows a 'thank you' message.
- The author expresses strong optimism about the proposed standard's potential to financially sustain publishers on the web.