Insights on agent identity, crawler verification, and the future of AI-publisher relationships.
Why robots.txt isn't enough for managing AI crawlers, and what modern alternatives exist. Compare CDN-based bot management vs origin-based verification.
Learn how RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures work and how to use them for cryptographic bot authentication. Includes code examples and implementation patterns.
A practical guide for publishers looking to generate revenue from AI crawlers. Learn about identity verification, metering, and building pay-per-crawl programs.
As AI crawlers proliferate, publishers need a way to distinguish legitimate bots from scrapers. Cryptographic identity is the answer.
Why verifying crawler identity at your origin server matters, and how it prevents vendor lock-in while keeping you in control.
Understanding the emerging pay-per-crawl model for AI data access. What it means for publishers, AI companies, and the open web.