Creators & Independent Work ⚡ Supported by aipp architecture

Get Paid Before Digital Delivery

Require verified Lightning or Base USDC payment before releasing custom digital deliverables to clients.

Target Audience: Freelance developers, independent designers, custom researchers, and technical contractors.

The Real Problem

Freelancers, independent designers, and custom script writers produce custom digital deliverables (custom code scripts, vector designs, data research files), but sending files before payment exposes creators to unpaid work or delayed client invoices.

Real-World Example: For example, a developer completing a custom Python script can upload the deliverable to an unlisted URL and send an aipp Smart Tag link for $25. Once the client pays via USDC or Lightning, the file download unlocks.

How aipp Solves It

aipp provides a payment gate link. Your client views the job title and price, pays using supported Lightning or Base USDC wallets, and aipp verifies the payment proof before redirecting to the deliverable download URL.

Step-by-Step Payment Flow

STEP 01 Send Payment Link Creator sends aipp Smart Tag URL (e.g. aipp.dev/t/p_job123) to client.

STEP 02 Client Reviews Job Client sees job title, deliverable description, and USD price.

STEP 03 Payment Settlement Client pays with Lightning QR code or Base USDC.

STEP 04 Deliverable Unlocked aipp verifies payment proof and unlocks the download link.

Scope & Boundaries

What aipp Does

✓ Creates a payment gate URL for custom digital deliverables
✓ Verifies Lightning or Base USDC payment settlement before releasing the download link
✓ Auto-forwards net proceeds directly to your merchant wallet address

What aipp Does Not Do

✗ Does not provide escrow services or arbitrate client disputes regarding work quality
✗ Does not guarantee contract completion or find freelance clients
✗ Does not accept credit cards, PayPal, or bank wire transfers

Implementation Pattern

Below is the minimal implementation pattern using standard aipp endpoints / SDK:

// Create a "Pay Before Delivery" Smart Tag via cURL
curl -X POST https://aipp.dev/merchant/links/create   -H "X-Api-Key: aipp_merch_your_key_here"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{
    "title": "Custom Scraping Script Deliverable",
    "amount_usd": 25.00,
    "redirect_url": "https://storage.example.com/final_script.zip",
    "capability_type": "link"
  }'

Settlement Architecture Note:
• Lightning Rail: In hosted Lightning flows, payments route through aipp's Lightning gateway before net proceeds are automatically forwarded to your configured wallet address.
• Base USDC Rail: USDC transfers settle directly on-chain to your designated EVM wallet address.
• No Merchant Spending Balance: aipp does not maintain a spendable merchant balance or require manual withdrawal steps.

Requirements & Limitations

aipp does NOT provide escrow, arbitrate work quality disputes, or guarantee delivery
Client must pay using supported Lightning or Base USDC payment rails

Frequently Asked Questions

Is aipp an escrow service?

No. aipp is a payment verification gate, not an escrow agent. It verifies payment settlement before unlocking access to your file URL.

What payment methods can my client use?

If your client can pay with Lightning (Bitcoin) or Base USDC, aipp provides a payment gate for your digital deliverable.

Related Use Cases

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