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Payment Track with💰| [Hybrid] Monetizing AI Apps: Pricing, Credits & Payments with KIRAPAY
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Join us for a builder-focused workshop on monetizing AI-powered apps using KIRAPAY’s cross-chain payment rails.
This session is designed for hackathon teams and serious builders shipping AI apps who want to showcase a working monetization model that’s global, seamless, and instantly demo‑able.
In 60 minutes, you’ll set up a demo-ready monetization flow that feels real: charge users → verify receipts → unlock credits → meter usage, and include in your project submission for the KIRAPAY Payments side track.
What you can expect
Quick intro: cross-chain payments that let AI products charge users globally
How to accept any token, settle in your preferred token, and issue credits
Full flow walkthrough: pay → verify receipt → unlock credits → run AI feature
Live dashboard tour and real‑world use cases
End‑to‑end integration demo (or pre‑built app walkthrough)
Q&A / troubleshooting, Starter templates, Resources, and Invite to office hours
Who should join
Hackathon teams at Solana Network State
Builders shipping AI-powered apps (agents, tooling, consumer AI, SaaS)
Anyone exploring crypto rails for AI monetization (credits, subscriptions, usage-based billing)
Track focus
💰 Prize pool: $10,000 total with in-kind for teams that ship strong KIRAPAY integrations.
Build for Adoption: apps people actually use and pay for
Cross-chain Checkout: pay with any token and any chain, settle on Solana
About Host
KIRAPAY is a non-custodial, intent-based cross-chain payment gateway that makes transactions simple, fast, and borderless — empowering businesses to connect users, reduce friction, and unlock new opportunities.
With KIRA SDK & API, businesses can seamlessly send and receive payments across chains and systems — from crypto‑native apps to e‑commerce and SaaS — making global transactions effortless and universal.