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Routstr is a decentralized protocol for permissionless, private, and censorship-resistant AI inference. It creates an open marketplace where anyone can sell llm-tokens and anyone can buy them using privacy-preserving micropayments.

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  • Updated Oct 2026

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What is Routstr ?

Routstr is a decentralized protocol for permissionless, private, and censorship-resistant AI inference. It creates an open marketplace where anyone can sell llm-tokens and anyone can buy them using privacy-preserving micropayments.

By combining Nostr (for censorship-resistant discovery and communication) and Cashu (for private, instant Bitcoin eCash payments), Routstr effectively removes the "middleman" from the AI ecosystem.

How it Works:

The network consists of independent Providers (Sellers) and Clients (Buyers). There is no central server, no login, and no credit card required.

  1. Discovery (Nostr): Providers announce their availability, models (e.g., gpt-4o, deepseek-r1), and prices on the Nostr network.
  2. Payment (Cashu): Clients pay providers directly using Bitcoin eCash (Cashu tokens). These payments are untraceable and settle instantly.
  3. Inference (Proxy): The Provider acts as a gateway (or runs local hardware), executing the AI model and returning the result to the Client.

Routstr Client Profile:

You are a developer building an AI agent, a chat app, or a script, and you want access to AI models without API keys, subscriptions, or KYC.

  • No Accounts: Just get a wallet.
  • Privacy: Your requests are mixed with thousands of others; providers can't profile you.
  • Choice: Switch between hundreds of providers instantly for the best price/performance.