what's Hinton?

Hinton is a mobile app that provides unified access to major large language models (LLMs) like Claude and Gemini in one interface. It features shared memory and context that persists across models and sessions, allowing seamless switching without losing conversation history. Users add USDC to an in-app wallet and pay only per message sent, avoiding subscriptions, rate limits, or upfront commitments. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store, it emphasizes simplicity with Google/Apple sign-in. The project originated as a prototype from ETHGlobal's HackMoney 2026 hackathon, focusing on x402 micropayments—a proposed HTTP extension for pay-per-use services. Open-source components on GitHub, such as router402, enable integration of LLMs with blockchain micropayments, supporting payments from AI agents. This bridges AI inference with crypto for on-demand, decentralized intelligence delivery.

Hinton is a spotlight team at ETHGlobal Cannes, with booths at Pragma and the hackathon.