Developer launches Solana-powered Telegram bot requiring crypto payment for answers

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A solo developer has launched a Telegram bot that answers user questions only after receiving a Solana cryptocurrency payment. The bot requests 0.1 SOL from users, verifies the transaction on the Solana blockchain, and then provides an AI-generated answer. The system uses Groq's free LLM tier and stores transaction data locally in SQLite to prevent reuse. The developer built the project to explore crypto micropayments and is considering a subscription model for future versions.

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