Concepts
Core concepts and technical explanations for understanding how Preimage Research works.
Batch Settlement
Learn about the economic foundation that makes micropayments viable on blockchain networks.
- How Batch Settlement Works - Economics, triggers, and real-world scenarios
- Settlement Triggers - Deep dive into the $1/100/1h/
$10+trigger system
Key Topics
Economic Viability
Understand how batching reduces gas costs from 50% overhead to under 1%, enabling profitable micropayments down to $0.001 per API call.
Automatic Optimization
Learn how the multi-trigger system automatically optimizes settlement based on your usage pattern - no configuration required.
Predictable Cash Flow
All usage patterns are covered: hourly settlements for low-frequency APIs, frequent batching for high-throughput, and immediate settlement for high-value payments.
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