WillPapper: agentic micropayments are a UX problem, and the onramp is nearly solved
WillPapper · x · 2026-09-07
In the debate over agentic micropayments, WillPapper takes the bullish side: the issue is UX, not economics. Usage-based APIs are already widespread and growing, and the main barrier is onramping difficulty—both credit card and stablecoin rails carry complexity. He believes the UX problem is nearly solved and mass adoption is close.
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