Software engineer Alexander Surkov recently proposed a new addition to the Chromium source code, the layout engine on which many modern browsers are based. The programmer aims to implement the Web Monetization specifications, providing Chrome and many other free browsers with an easy means to send and receive automatic payments on the web.
Web Monetization is a technology that enables website owners to receive micropayments from users as they “interact with their content,” as explained in Surkov’s proposal. Content creators and websites could thus be compensated for their work without relying on advertising, subscriptions, or other traditional means, the programmer suggests.
