what's Access Protocol?

Access Protocol is a blockchain-based platform designed to enable creators to monetize their content through decentralized subscriptions and staking mechanisms. Built on the Solana network, it leverages the ACS token for users to stake and gain access to premium content, fostering direct relationships between creators and audiences without intermediaries. The protocol supports features like NFT integrations for exclusive distributions, creator coins for community-driven economies, and seamless mobile and in-wallet experiences, ensuring low-cost transactions and high scalability. At its core, Access Protocol uses proof-of-audience staking where users lock ACS to subscribe, rewarding early supporters and enabling composable NFTs such as wrapped and reward-bearing variants via Metaplex. It provides SDKs and APIs for developers to integrate content paywalls, while emphasizing security through decentralized verification and blockchain transparency. This creates a sustainable ecosystem for digital content, from news to art, where creators retain control and users benefit from tokenized incentives.

Upbit hack on Nov 27, 2025: $36.8M stolen, ACS among 24 affected Solana assets.

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