Qweb is pioneering a new era of sustainable web search by addressing a critical problem in the modern internet ecosystem: websites are not getting human traffic and hence no revenue from ads or human network effects. As we transition into an AI-dominated search landscape, Qweb provides a solution by paying websites for their content through instant, cheap crypto micropayments.

• Traditional search engines crawl websites for free, providing no direct compensation to content creators
• Websites lose revenue as AI systems consume content without generating ad impressions or human engagement
• Content creators lack incentives to optimize their content for LLMs and AI systems
• The web ecosystem becomes unsustainable as AI consumes content without contributing back

Qweb transforms web crawling from an extractive process into a mutually beneficial ecosystem:

• Pay-per-crawl model: Websites receive instant compensation for their content
• Crypto micropayments: Fast, cheap transactions using USDC stablecoins through x402 protocol
• Provider Portal: Easy monetization through our Provider Portal - websites simply list their URL and desired USDC payment amount
• Incentivized optimization: Websites are motivated to create better content and optimize for LLMs
• Sustainable web economy: Creating a future where content creation is directly rewarded

We're building toward an era where:

• Gated content for LLMs: Websites can gate their content, requiring AI systems to pay with x402 before accessing content
• Direct creator compensation: Content creators receive immediate value for their intellectual property
• Optimized AI content: Websites are incentivized to structure content specifically for AI consumption
• Sustainable web ecosystem: A self-sustaining economy where content creation and consumption are balanced

• Intelligent Query Processing: Understands context and intent, not just keywords
• Multiple Focus Modes: Specialized search for different content types
  • Academic Search for research papers
  • YouTube Search for video content
  • Reddit Search for community discussions
  • Wolfram Alpha for computational queries
  • Writing Assistant for content creation
• Real-time Results: Always up-to-date information through SearXNG integration

• Instant Micropayments: Pay websites immediately upon crawling using x402 protocol
• USDC Payments: Reliable, predictable payments using USDC stablecoin across multiple chains
• Provider Portal: Simple registration at provider-portal-peach.vercel.app - just list your URL and desired USDC amount
• Cross-chain Support: Use USDC from any supported chain through Circle's CCTP protocol
• Transparent Pricing: Clear, fair compensation based on content quality and relevance

• Local LLM Support: Use models like Llama3 and Mixtral through Ollama
• Multiple AI Providers: Integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Groq, and more
• Smart Source Attribution: Proper citation and compensation for content sources
• Advanced Embeddings: Sophisticated similarity searching and content understanding

• RESTful API: Integrate Qweb's capabilities into your applications
• Open Source: Built on transparent, community-driven development
• Extensible Architecture: Easy to add new payment methods and search providers

Qweb is built on a modern, scalable architecture with integrated crypto payment infrastructure:

• Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Next.js API routes with serverless functions
• Search Engine: SearXNG for comprehensive web search
• AI Models: Multiple provider support (OpenAI, Ollama, Anthropic, etc.)
• Database: Drizzle ORM with SQLite/PostgreSQL

• Wallet System: Coinbase embedded wallets for seamless user authentication and onboarding
• Server Wallets: Individual server-side wallets created for each user to enable automated x402 payments
• Payment Protocol: x402-qweb implementation for website micropayments
• Cross-chain USDC: Circle's CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) SDK for multi-chain USDC support
• Provider Portal: Dedicated platform for websites to monetize their content

1. User Authentication: Users log in using Coinbase embedded wallets
2. Server Wallet Creation: Each user gets a dedicated server-side wallet for automated payments
3. Search & Pay: Our meta search agent uses the server wallet to pay x402 requests to participating websites
4. Cross-chain Flexibility: Users can fund their wallets with USDC from any supported blockchain
5. Website Monetization: Content creators register via our Provider Portal to receive payments

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Explore our complete ecosystem of repositories in the qweb-project organization:

• x402-qweb: Core x402 protocol implementation for website micropayments
• qweb-contracts: Smart contracts powering the payment infrastructure
• providers-portal: Website monetization platform for content creators
• Additional implementations: Various supporting tools and integrations

Qweb stands on the shoulders of giants. We're grateful to the open-source community:

• Perplexica: The foundation and boilerplate for our AI-powered search engine. Their open-source approach made Qweb possible.
• SearXNG: Our search backend that provides comprehensive, privacy-respecting web search capabilities.
• Ollama: Local LLM support for privacy-focused AI inference.
• Coinbase: Embedded wallet infrastructure for seamless user onboarding.
• Circle: CCTP protocol enabling cross-chain USDC transfers.

The open-source community continues to drive innovation and make projects like Qweb possible. Thank you! 🚀

• Enhanced Payment Portal: Advanced analytics and payment customization for websites
• LLM Content Gates: Direct integration for websites to gate content behind x402 payments
• Quality Scoring: AI-powered content quality assessment for fair compensation
• Multi-chain Support: Expand beyond current blockchain to support multiple payment networks
• Creator Dashboard: Comprehensive analytics and earnings tracking for content creators
• API Marketplace: Allow third-party developers to build payment-enabled search applications

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• 📧 Email: support@qweb.com