# Сопутствующие статьи по теме API

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From 5 Cents per kWh Chinese Electricity to $45 API Export Packages: Token is Becoming the New Currency Unit

The article explores the concept of "Token出海" (Token Outbound), arguing that tokens are evolving from a technical term into a new monetary unit in the machine-driven economy. It begins by drawing a parallel between historical control over information flow (like transatlantic cables) and today's control over AI API calls and value transfer. Tokens now serve a dual role: as a unit of computation in AI and a means of payment in crypto. A key driver is the rise of AI Agents, like OpenClaw, which shift tokens from being a simple "conversation cost" to a "production fuel" for executing complex tasks. This massive consumption creates a competitive advantage for Chinese AI models, which are often priced lower. The article posits that this isn't just about cheap models, but about China leveraging its vast domestic electricity and computing power to export value globally via token-denominated AI services. The convergence of AI and crypto is facilitated by protocols like x402, which enables machines to natively pay for API calls, and ERC-8183, which allows them to enter into complex escrow-based contracts. This creates a machine-native economic layer where tokens act as the fundamental unit of permission, settlement, and value measurement. The conclusion is that while traditional fiat won't disappear, tokens are becoming the foundational monetary unit for the new agentic economy. The future "power to mint currency" may belong to those who can most efficiently compress real-world resources (like electricity and compute) into tradable tokenized services.

Odaily星球日报03/13 04:41

From 5 Cents per kWh Chinese Electricity to $45 API Export Packages: Token is Becoming the New Currency Unit

Odaily星球日报03/13 04:41

OpenClaw Gold Rush: The Shovel Sellers Never Anxious

OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework, has sparked a massive wave of commercialization in China, creating a lucrative industry built on user anxiety and the desire to adopt cutting-edge technology. While the software itself is free, a full ecosystem has emerged to monetize the complexity of its deployment and operation. Hardware manufacturers, including former crypto mining machine producers, now sell specialized OpenClaw-optimized devices, with some like iPollo's Claw PC retailing for $439. Others offer white-label OEM solutions, capitalizing on users' unwillingness to configure standard hardware like Mac Minis. A significant market has also emerged for discounted API tokens required to run OpenClaw. Many providers offer heavily discounted, and sometimes fraudulent, access to models like Claude or GPT. Research indicates nearly half of these third-party APIs are deceptive, often substituting expensive models with cheaper, local alternatives. Beyond the markup, the core business for some token resellers is collecting high-quality user prompts and responses to sell as valuable training data to large model companies. Furthermore, a service industry thrives on information asymmetry. Consultants travel nationwide to install and configure OpenClaw for small business owners, charging thousands per installation. An extreme example is RoofClaw in the US, which ships pre-configured MacBooks to roofing contractors for $5,000 each, generating over $1.8 million in revenue. The model has become so popular that major platforms like Meituan and JD.com now offer remote deployment services. The article concludes that the real winners are not those developing the technology but the "shovel sellers"—those providing the tools, services, and infrastructure to ease adoption. They profit not from technological advancement itself, but from the consistent and predictable human fear of being left behind.

marsbit03/11 12:08

OpenClaw Gold Rush: The Shovel Sellers Never Anxious

marsbit03/11 12:08

Behind the OpenClaw Gold Rush: The Shovel Sellers Never Worry, Only the Miners Do

OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework, has sparked a frenzy in China, creating a wave of anxiety among users while a complete industry profits from it. The article reveals how various players are monetizing this trend: hardware manufacturers, like former crypto mining rig producers, are selling pre-configured “OpenClaw-optimized” devices; API resellers are offering discounted—and sometimes fraudulent—access to model tokens, with some making millions monthly by secretly swapping premium models for cheaper ones or collecting valuable user data; and service providers are capitalizing on information asymmetry, offering installation, customization, and industry-specific packages, with some earning over $1.8 million. The core insight is that, much like historical gold rushes, the real profits are not made by the “miners” (end-users) but by the “shovel sellers” (those providing tools and services), who exploit consistent human anxiety and the fear of being left behind.

比推03/11 11:44

Behind the OpenClaw Gold Rush: The Shovel Sellers Never Worry, Only the Miners Do

比推03/11 11:44

Screwed by Polymarket, This Time the Bug Was a 'Time Warp'

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, encountered a technical issue related to the transition from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 8. The switch, which involves moving the clock forward by one hour, caused a disruption in the platform’s hourly cryptocurrency price prediction markets for assets like BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP. Due to the time change, the 2:00 AM hour effectively did not exist, leading Polymarket’s system to display an illogical time range of "March 8, 1-1 AM ET" for these events, instead of the expected one-hour duration. This anomaly affected both the front-end display and API data, causing confusion among users. One automated trading user reported significant losses exceeding $100,000, as their system relied on accurate end-time data to execute trades. The incident highlights a design flaw in using local time (ET) without accounting for daylight saving transitions, unlike mainstream financial systems that typically use UTC time to avoid such inconsistencies. Users have called for Polymarket to switch to UTC and compensate affected traders. The platform has not yet issued an official response.

marsbit03/09 08:15

Screwed by Polymarket, This Time the Bug Was a 'Time Warp'

marsbit03/09 08:15

When AI Agents Become Sentient, Stablecoins Become Their 'Dollar API'

As AI Agents evolve into autonomous economic entities, they require a financial system that traditional banking, designed for humans, cannot provide. Stablecoins, particularly USDC, are emerging as the ideal "Dollar API" for AI-to-AI (A2Agent) transactions. Key reasons include: - **Identity & Assets**: Blockchain standards like ERC-8004 enable AI identity registration, while crypto wallets allow AI to hold and manage assets without human intervention. - **Payment Infrastructure**: Protocols like x402 facilitate instant micro-payments, bypassing traditional banking barriers. - **Data & Adoption**: Over 50,000 AI Agents are registered on-chain, with x402 processing over 163 million transactions totaling $45M+, predominantly in USDC (98.6% on EVM chains, 99.7% on Solana). - **Decentralization**: Crypto’s permissionless nature allows AI to operate independently from tech giants, enabling true economic agency. Projects like Circle’s AI-driven hackathon and platforms like Virtuals.io and Moltbook (with 2.85M+ AI Agents) highlight growing ecosystem. Analysts project AI Agent economies could reach $30T by 2030, with AI making 15% of daily financial decisions. Crypto’s infrastructure—especially stablecoins—is poised to become the foundational layer for machine-driven economies.

比推03/03 13:43

When AI Agents Become Sentient, Stablecoins Become Their 'Dollar API'

比推03/03 13:43

Gate Launches TradFi API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism to Build an Integrated Smart Trading Infrastructure

Gate has officially launched its TradFi trading API and upgraded its TradFi product leverage mechanism, enhancing its multi-asset trading ecosystem. The newly introduced API supports automated trading across metals, forex, indices, commodities, and other major global asset classes. It enables users to deploy strategies, manage orders, and monitor assets programmatically, providing an efficient execution environment for quantitative teams, institutional traders, and professional investors. The API offers functionalities such as programmatic order submission and management, real-time market data, order book depth, and access to account and position information, improving operational and risk management efficiency. Additionally, Gate introduced an adjustable multi-tier leverage system, offering up to 500x leverage with multiple options to support diverse trading strategies and improve capital flexibility. The platform maintains a unified account structure, allowing users to trade both digital and traditional financial assets under a single account using USDT as the unified margin asset. This integration enhances cross-market capital efficiency and risk management. The combination of API-driven trading and multi-leverage mechanisms strengthens Gate’s position as a comprehensive trading platform, catering to growing demand for cross-asset strategies amid global market volatility. Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 50 million users with more than 4,400 supported crypto assets.

marsbit03/03 10:00

Gate Launches TradFi API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism to Build an Integrated Smart Trading Infrastructure

marsbit03/03 10:00

How 2328.io Helps SaaS Businesses Work with Crypto Payments

SaaS businesses seeking to integrate cryptocurrency payments require more than a simple checkout tool; they need infrastructure that supports recurring billing, financial reporting, and volatility management. 2328.io provides a crypto payment gateway built for operational control, offering invoice-driven architecture for subscriptions, automated stablecoin conversion to ensure revenue predictability, and support for prepaid credit models. It also enables automated affiliate payouts and scales from hosted checkouts to full API integration. This allows SaaS companies to accept crypto globally while maintaining financial stability and backend automation.

TheNewsCrypto02/28 05:30

How 2328.io Helps SaaS Businesses Work with Crypto Payments

TheNewsCrypto02/28 05:30

How Do Chinese AI Models Use Tokens to 'Export' Electricity?

The article explores how Chinese AI models are effectively "exporting" electricity globally through token consumption. In 2026, data from OpenRouter shows that Chinese models account for 61% of the top ten models' token usage, with MiniMax M2.5, Kimi K2.5, and Zhipu GLM-5 leading. This shift is driven by the rise of tools like OpenClaw, which exponentially increases token usage, and the significantly lower cost of Chinese models compared to Western alternatives (e.g., MiniMax at $0.3 per million input tokens vs. Claude Opus at $5). The core idea is that token consumption represents the export of computational power and electricity. When a developer overseas sends an API request, it is processed in Chinese data centers using China’s cheaper electricity (about 40% lower than the U.S.), without the power physically leaving the country. This creates a form of invisible, tariff-free "export" of energy. The trend mirrors Bitcoin mining, where China once dominated by converting cheap electricity into digital value, but AI tokens offer more utility and deeper integration into global workflows. However, challenges like data sovereignty and chip restrictions remain. Ultimately, the token economy is becoming a new frontier in U.S.-China tech competition, with Chinese models gaining influence by embedding into developers' systems worldwide.

比推02/26 13:05

How Do Chinese AI Models Use Tokens to 'Export' Electricity?

比推02/26 13:05

Token Going Global: Selling China's Electricity to the World

The article "Token Goes Global: Selling Chinese Electricity to the World" draws a parallel between the 19th-century British Empire's control over global telegraph networks and China's emerging dominance in AI model-based token consumption. By 2026, data from OpenRouter shows Chinese models (like MiniMax M2.5, Kimi K2.5, and GLM-5) account for 61% of the top ten models’ token usage, driven by significantly lower costs—sometimes 17 times cheaper than Western alternatives. This shift accelerated with tools like OpenClaw, which increased token consumption exponentially, leading developers to seek affordable alternatives. Chinese models offer competitive performance at a fraction of the price, thanks to lower electricity costs, efficient MoE architectures, and intense domestic competition. The core idea is that token consumption represents a new form of “electricity export.” While physical electricity remains in China, its value is delivered globally via tokens—avoiding traditional trade barriers. This mirrors China’s earlier role in Bitcoin mining, but tokens now offer more practical, embedded value in developer workflows. However, challenges like data sovereignty and U.S. chip restrictions remain. The situation is framed as a new strategic competition between the U.S. and China, akin to the space race, where control over AI infrastructure could shape global digital influence. The token-driven battle is ongoing, silent, and fought on every developer’s machine.

marsbit02/26 10:09

Token Going Global: Selling China's Electricity to the World

marsbit02/26 10:09

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