Web Monetization is a nascent technology that can completely transform the way we use the internet. But before you can leverage Web Monetization, it helps to understand what, exactly, it is and why it’s so important.

What if you could send money to anyone in the world and they received it quickly, inexpensively, and easily in their native currency?

For the past several years, the Interledger Protocol has been used very effectively among a small group of early adopters. However, many developers still can’t access the network due to the difficulty of peering with an existing participant. Enter: Dassie