x402 is the right base layer for machine-native payments. It’s here, and as of 04/02, it’s part of the Linux Foundation. But it ships without the one thing every production system needs: a key and session story. That’s the layer to build. What is x402? x402
What if you could get a creator you follow online to notice you? What if you engage with your fans and earn from them directly? What if all of this were powered by a simple, frictionless experience with low fees? We've been working closely with our partners at
Your home mirrors you. You invite people over to share your space, your interests, your life. Your personal landing page should be no different. Linktree is like a parking lot. People come, only to leave as soon as they get what they need. Grove is your personal landing page. People
What if your attention had a price? Your inbox is full. Your DMs are overflowing. Agents are spamming your replies. Everyone wants a piece of your attention, and none of them are paying for it. The problem with open DMs If you’re a creator, influencer, or business owner, you’
When it comes to digital content, reach used to be king. Then revenue entered the conversation. Companies like Substack and Patreon made revenue and subscriptions a first-class primitive. Companies like Medium followed, and Twitch followed. Now we’re seeing YouTube, Reddit, X, and others experiment with different models of integrated
When we first launched Grove, we supported one platform: X. The goal was simple: Let people tip creators anywhere on the internet. But creators don’t exist in just one place. You might write on Substack, post on X, upload to YouTube, stream on Twitch, contribute on GitHub, or publish
Streamlining code reviews for a content earnings platform with agents. P.S. I took the images on my widescreen monitor while working on a real feature. If there’s interest, I’m happy to put together smaller screenshots or a walkthrough video. TL;DR Our workflow today looks roughly like
We just shipped our biggest update yet. Creators now have public profiles, and your audience can tip you everywhere — X, YouTube, TikTok, and more. Here's what changed. Your Profile Is Your Home Base Every Grove creator now has a shareable profile at "grove.city/<username>
Grove is live. What better way to celebrate than with a Giveaway! How to enter 1. Create an account at app.grove.city 2. Deposit $1.00 3. Tip any creator 4. You're in! Every tip is another entry into the giveaway. Deadline: February 27, 2026. What Grove
How do we fund original content on the open web without rebuilding paywalls, killing distribution, or forcing creators into platform lock-in? And how do we do it in a way that works for both humans and agents?