About PaywallOS

Redefining Access Control with AI

PaywallOS is the first AI-native paywall infrastructure, built on OpenVerb—a universal action language that transforms how developers implement monetization.

The Origin: OpenVerb

PaywallOS was born from OpenVerb—an open-source project that fundamentally reimagines how we describe and enforce actions in software.

Traditional paywalls require developers to write complex if/else logic for every feature. With hundreds of features, this becomes unmaintainable spaghetti code.

OpenVerb introduced a paradigm shift: Instead of imperative code, define capabilities in plain language. Instead of hard-coded logic, use semantic attributes.

<button verb="export_data">Export</button>

That's it. No logic. No conditionals. Just semantic HTML.

OpenVerb Project
Universal action language for AI

Official Website

www.openverb.org →

Installation

npm install openverb
pip install openverb

From Research to Infrastructure

1

2023: OpenVerb Specification

Created the OpenVerb specification—a universal language for describing actions. Published open-source packages for Python and JavaScript.

2

2024: The "Aha" Moment

Realized that OpenVerb's semantic approach perfectly solves paywall complexity. Instead of writing access control logic, developers could just define verbs.

3

2024: PaywallOS Launch

Built the first AI-native paywall infrastructure. Developers add `verb=` attributes, AI reads OpenVerb libraries, automatic enforcement. No button logic needed.

Why This Matters

Developer Experience

Reduces paywall implementation from days to minutes. No complex logic, no conditionals, just semantic attributes.

Business Agility

Change pricing tiers without code deploys. Update verb mappings in the dashboard, changes take effect immediately.

Future-Proof

Built on open standards (OpenVerb). Works with any payment processor. AI-native architecture ready for the future.

Built by Developers, for Developers

PaywallOS is maintained by the creators of OpenVerb and a growing community of contributors who believe in semantic, AI-native infrastructure.

Ready to Try PaywallOS?

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