Unlocking the Power of Web Monetization
Imagine a world where creators can earn money directly from their online content, without relying on ads or sponsorships. Welcome to the world of Web Monetization, a game-changing technology that enables seamless transactions between content providers and consumers.
What is Web Monetization?
Web Monetization is a JavaScript browser API that allows websites to receive micropayments from users who visit their site. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about online content creation and consumption.
Getting Started with Web Monetization
To get started with Web Monetization, you’ll need to set up a digital wallet that supports the Interledger Protocol (ILP). Two popular options are Uphold and GateHub. For this example, we’ll use Uphold.
Creating a Wallet with Uphold
Signing up for an Uphold account is straightforward. Simply create an account, verify your email address, and complete the registration process.
Acquiring a Payment Pointer
Once you’ve set up your Uphold account, you’ll need to acquire a payment pointer. This is a unique identifier that enables you to receive payments from other users. You can find your payment pointer in the “Anything to Anything” section of your Uphold dashboard.
Making a Monetization Link Tag
With your payment pointer in hand, you’re ready to create a monetization link tag. This HTML tag tells the browser that your website supports Web Monetization. Simply replace the href attribute with your payment pointer, and you’re good to go!
Adding the Monetization Link Tag to Your Website
To add the monetization link tag to your website, you’ll need to modify your HTML header. If you’re using a framework like Docusaurus, you can add a custom plugin to simplify the process.
Hello, Web Monetization!
Congratulations! You’ve successfully enabled Web Monetization on your website. But what does this mean, exactly? With Web Monetization, users can send you micropayments directly from their browser. It’s a seamless, frictionless way to support your favorite content creators.
Using the Coil Extension to Send Money
Coil is a browser extension that enables users to send micropayments to websites that support Web Monetization. With Coil, you can explicitly tip a website or simply browse the web and let Coil handle the transactions.
The Future of Web Monetization
Web Monetization has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about online content creation and consumption. By enabling seamless transactions between content providers and consumers, Web Monetization can help create a more sustainable, equitable web ecosystem.
Whether you’re a content creator or just a curious user, Web Monetization is definitely worth exploring. So why not give it a try? Join the Web Monetization community today and discover a new way to support your favorite online content!