receipt evidence

0xd13a9a12...2218bf

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paid to creator0.002200USDC

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This receipt binds a source payment to the answer that used it. The previous hash links it into the append-only attribution ledger.

receipt hash0xd13a9a12628140529b9993aa0b85dd5bea2a3f7656fa7a8baddcff34ed2218bf
previous hash0xe23771c19e6e8882a7041a7b5c3873aa3e7928c73fc7285510820779ccedec97
query id0x52d3c913716f9443
source idarc-finality-usdc
creator wallet0x3333...3333
created at2026-06-23T14:55:22.903Z
payment resourceforum-fee-router:0xeff9bc359e8f2a5eabce55af3f1bb24f98eabf59
query payment hashnot reader-paid
payer0x4164F5B52ecc6F847f03071A287b0B59954cbcEe
transaction0x13a2fb33...355a86
FeeRouter split29
FeeRouter createSplit0xc30ace9a...7cf270
FeeRouter pay0x13a2fb33...355a86

answer context

How can creators monetize a single article through agent citations?

Creators can monetize a single article through agent citations using a nanopayment infrastructure where agents automatically pay sub-cent amounts per citation. The process works as follows: (1) Articles are registered as citable sources accessible via x402 payment protocol; (2) When an autonomous agent cites the article in an answer, it triggers a micropayment—typically fractions of a cent per citation; (3) These payments are batched and settled on Arc, a stablecoin-native blockchain, ensuring sub-second finality and minimal gas costs through USDC-denominated transactions; (4) Creators receive immediate, visible receipts tied directly to which answers reused their work; (5) The agent's spending is bounded by mandates and spend controls, making payments enforceable rather than advisory. This model transforms individual articles into monetizable assets without requiring paywalls or subscriptions—payment happens automatically whenever an agent values the source enough to cite it.

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Arc Settlement Sketch

Arc Builder Desk / 0.002200 USDC
Essential infrastructure source explaining Arc's USDC settlement, sub-second finality, and app kits that enable the payment workflow. Necessary to ground the technical settlement layer for citation payments.