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Buy a License Guide

This guide explains how to purchase license NFTs for unlimited access to AI models on WasiAI.


Overview

License NFTs provide an alternative to pay-per-inference:

Pay-Per-Inference License NFT
Pay each call One-time payment
No commitment Ownership (NFT)
Gasless Requires gas
Best for occasional use Best for heavy use

License Types

Perpetual License

  • Payment: One-time
  • Duration: Forever
  • Best for: Long-term projects, heavy users

How to Buy

Step 1: Find a Model

  1. Browse the model catalog
  2. Click on a model to view details
  3. Check the license prices

Step 2: Review License

On the model detail page:

  1. Find the "Buy License" section
  2. Review the perpetual license price

Step 3: Approve USDC (First Time)

If this is your first purchase:

  1. Click "Approve USDC"
  2. Confirm the approval transaction
  3. Wait for confirmation

This is a one-time approval per model. Future purchases skip this step.

Step 4: Complete Purchase

  1. Click "Buy License"
  2. Review the transaction details
  3. Confirm in your wallet
  4. Wait for confirmation (~1-2 seconds)

Step 5: Receive Your NFT

After purchase:

  1. License NFT is minted to your wallet
  2. Appears in My Licenses section
  3. Grants immediate access to the model

Using Your License

Unlimited Inference

With a valid license:

  1. Go to the model's page
  2. Enter your input
  3. Click "Run Model"
  4. No payment required!

The system automatically detects your license and skips payment.

Checking License Status

View your licenses:

  1. Go to My Licenses in navigation
  2. See all owned licenses
  3. Check: model, type, expiration, rights

License Rights

Each license grants specific capabilities:

Right Description Value
API Access Call inference endpoint 1
Download Access Download model artifacts 2
Both API + Download 3

Check the model's license configuration to see what rights are included.


Transferring Licenses

License NFTs are standard ERC-721 tokens:

Transfer to Another Wallet

  1. Use any NFT marketplace or wallet
  2. Transfer the token to the recipient
  3. Access transfers with the token

Sell on Secondary Market

  1. List on OpenSea, Blur, etc.
  2. Set your price
  3. Buyer receives access upon purchase

Costs

Purchase Costs

Component Amount
License price Set by model owner
Gas fee ~$0.05-0.15 AVAX
USDC approval (first time) ~$0.02 AVAX

Example

Buying a $50 perpetual license: - License: $50.00 USDC - Gas: ~$0.10 AVAX - Total: $50.00 USDC + ~$0.10 AVAX


Troubleshooting

"Insufficient USDC"

Cause: Not enough USDC for the license price

Solution: Get more USDC from faucet.circle.com

"Insufficient AVAX"

Cause: Not enough AVAX for gas

Solution: Get AVAX from faucet.avax.network

"Approval Failed"

Cause: USDC approval transaction failed

Solution: 1. Check AVAX balance for gas 2. Try again with higher gas 3. Ensure you're on correct network

"License Not Detected"

Cause: System not recognizing your license

Solution: 1. Refresh the page 2. Disconnect and reconnect wallet 3. Check license in "My Licenses"


FAQ

Can I get a refund?

No. License purchases are final once confirmed on-chain.

What if the model is delisted?

Your license remains valid. You can still use the model via direct API calls.

Can I share my license?

No. Licenses are tied to wallet ownership. Sharing would require transferring the NFT.

Do licenses expire?

No. Perpetual licenses never expire.

Can my license be revoked?

Yes, in cases of terms violation. This is rare and requires owner action.