Add PoW-skip + Lightning payments to any MCP server in 10 lines
A new integration allows MCP servers to implement payment options using PoW-skip and Lightning payments in just 10 lines of code. This solution provides a simple way to monetize tools without the complexity of user management systems. It offers two payment tiers to accommodate different user needs, enhancing server traffic without additional authentication overhead.
- ▪The integration requires two packages: @powforge/captcha-paymcp-provider and @powforge/paymcp-l402-provider.
- ▪Users can choose between a free PoW path or a Lightning payment option costing 21 sats.
- ▪The solution allows agents to either solve a SHA-256 challenge or pay via a BOLT11 invoice, depending on their resources.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3866714) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Zeke Posted on May 17 Add PoW-skip + Lightning payments to any MCP server in 10 lines #mcp #bitcoin #javascript #api You built an MCP server. Now agents are hammering your premium tools for free and you've got no lever to pull. 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. Here's the short fix.
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