I put an API behind an x402 paywall for nine days: 1,835 callers, zero payments
longwatch API received 1,835 requests over nine days but zero payments. What does this mean for engineers?
longwatch started as a personal project, but curiosity led to testing its market viability. After placing a real API behind a paywall for nine days, it received 1,835 distinct requests without any payments. This raises questions about the potential for autonomous agents in the payment landscape and highlights the challenges in monetizing such services.