The reasoning behind crypto in this project?

[mosq-1to]

Hi 👋 What is the reasoning behind moving from providers & models configuration architecture delivereed out-of-the-box with every OpenClaw installation and relying on a USDC spending router? Most of the time I have my own tierlist for models predefined and configured. Why don't you just allow to set the tierlist to be used respectively without any additional USDC funding etc.?
I'm most probably missing something but I would appreciate clarifying it to me.
Thanks!

[TomLucidor]

Ideally something like this is supported by OpenRouter + USD/CC + occasional self-host/on-site instead of sticking to only one single crypto chain (repo originally from crypto hackathons BTW).

[Player1Taco]

1bc already mentioned x402 but the other reason I would guess is because alot of the open-source models are being run in token based projects (look at Venice, Morpheus, Akash, IO, GenLayer, Kite, Virtuals). It doesn't seem like a default it just allows you all the options that are out there.