REL

About REL

REL is a production-grade infrastructure platform that enables per-request payments for APIs through the x402 protocol, an HTTP extension that embeds payment handling directly into web requests. Acting as a reverse proxy, REL verifies payments on-chain before forwarding calls to the target API. This allows any provider to charge for access dynamically, without relying on centralized billing systems, subscription models, or external gateways. The system was designed to integrate with existing APIs effortlessly. Developers upload an OpenAPI specification, define pricing per endpoint, and immediately enable usage-based monetization. REL handles all routing, payment validation, metering, and error management automatically, maintaining standard HTTP behavior for clients and compatibility with