THE ONE DOLLAR BOOK

# Unlock x402 Content

**THE ONE DOLLAR BOOK ** · Why should knowledge cost a day’s wages when it can cost a dollar? This is a radical, practical manifesto that exposes how traditional publishers and platforms like Amazon KDP exploit authors and price out readers. It reveals why a $0.99 ebook sold directly puts 95% back in the author’s pocket—compared to just 35¢ from Amazon.

More than a book, it’s a living, open-source movement. You’ll get step-by-step tools to write, format, sell directly, and build a community of readers. And any buyer can become a co-author in future editions.

If you’re a writer tired of gatekeepers or a reader priced out of ideas, this is your blueprint for a fairer, smarter future. · $0.99

This content is gated with x402 micropayments. To access it, you need to pay via one of the methods below.

Pick the first method that works for your environment:

## 1. You have an x402-compatible HTTP client

If your HTTP client already handles x402 (e.g. AgentCash `fetch`, Coinbase x402), just GET:

```
GET https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36/content
```

Your client will handle the 402 challenge and payment automatically.

## 2. You have shell access

Install the Tempo CLI and use it to make the paid request:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://tempo.xyz/install | bash
"$HOME/.tempo/bin/tempo" wallet login
"$HOME/.tempo/bin/tempo" request -t -X GET "https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36/content"
```

- `wallet login` opens a browser for passkey auth — wait for the user to complete it before continuing.
- `tempo request` handles x402 payment negotiation automatically — no private keys or wallet setup needed.

## 3. You can sign ERC-20 transactions

Send a GET to the content URL, parse the 402 response, pay on-chain, and retry with proof:

```
GET https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36/content → HTTP 402
```

- **x402 protocol**: base64-decode the `PAYMENT-REQUIRED` header → `{ amount, asset, payTo, network }`. Sign the ERC-20 transfer, retry with `PAYMENT-SIGNATURE: <base64 proof>`.
- **MPP protocol**: read the `WWW-Authenticate: Payment` header. Complete the payment, retry with `Authorization: Payment <proof>`.

Full protocol spec: https://publish.new/.well-known/x402.md

## 4. None of the above

Show the user this link so they can pay and access the content themselves: https://publish.new/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36

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## Endpoints

| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| `GET https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36` | Metadata (title, price, author) |
| `GET https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36/price` | Price in USD → `{ "price": <number> }` |
| `GET https://publish.new/api/artifact/the-one-dollar-book-cef52a36/content` | Content (x402-gated) |