Understand the project
Practical overview
When it fits
Use it as a Base Sepolia development reference when prototyping x402-gated video access or adapting a protected content route.
Who it is for
- Developers exploring x402 payment-gated video delivery.
- Builders prototyping a paid-access flow for digital content.
Documented uses
- Explore a checkout-to-video-access flow using x402.
- Change the demo video source or price in the project files.
- Study an Express protected route that verifies payment before content delivery.
Before you choose
Requirements & limits
- The README specifies Node.js v22 or later and an EVM-compatible wallet holding Base Sepolia USDC.
- The documented backend uses Express.js and x402-express middleware.
- Base Mainnet configuration requires network changes, valid CDP API keys and an appropriate facilitator.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Source-based practical guide
Set up the Base Sepolia video-paywall demo locally
Configure the documented development environment and open the app locally.
Before you start
- Node.js v22 or later
- An EVM-compatible wallet with Base Sepolia USDC
Steps
Clone the repository and install dependencies with npm install.
Rename .env.local to .env and set WALLET_ADDRESS, NODE_ENV=development and PORT=402.
Request Base Sepolia test USDC through the Circle faucet.
Run npm run dev and visit http://localhost:402.
Expected outcome
The development app is available locally for exploring its documented payment-gated video flow.
Guide limitations
- The README describes Base Sepolia development and testing; it does not establish a deployed Base Mainnet configuration.
Evidence and transparency
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 17 October 2026
- Original website title
- Now-Or-Neverr/solana-x402-payment · Official homepage title · retained in its source language