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Thoughts on this please.
You're looking to pay for the **DeepSeek API** using **Bitcoin and the Lightning Network**, and you want to use it to run a personal agent on **openclaw.ai**. While DeepSeek itself doesn’t accept direct Bitcoin/Lightning payments, there are **two excellent solutions** that let you achieve exactly what you want — one **direct**, the other **via a virtual card**. Let’s break them down:
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### ✅ **Option 1: Use PayPerQ (PPQ.AI) – Direct Lightning Payments (Best for Bitcoin/Lightning)**
This is the **most direct and ideal solution** for your use case.
#### 🔹 What is PayPerQ?
- A **lightning-native** platform that lets you pay for AI models (including DeepSeek, GPT-4o, DALL·E 3) **per-query** using **Bitcoin via Lightning Network**.
- No need for credit cards, bank accounts, or fiat conversion.
- Fully **privacy-focused** and censorship-resistant.
#### 🔹 How it works:
1. **Create an account** on [PPQ.AI](https://ppq.ai).
2. **Fund your wallet** using **Bitcoin via Lightning** (you can use any LN wallet like BlueWallet, Phoenix, or Zap).
3. Use the **"DeepSeek"** model in PPQ’s interface.
4. Pay only for the queries you use — no subscriptions or monthly fees.
#### 🔹 Why it’s great:
- ✅ **Directly supports Bitcoin + Lightning**.
- ✅ **No credit card required**.
- ✅ **Pay-per-use**, so you only pay for what you use.
- ✅ **Perfect for personal agents** on platforms like openclaw.ai.
- ✅ **No KYC**, fully private.
> 💡 **Pro Tip**: Use PPQ.AI to access DeepSeek API calls **in real time**, then route them through your openclaw.ai agent.
📌 **[Visit PPQ.AI → Pay for DeepSeek with Lightning](https://ppq.ai)**
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### ✅ **Option 2: Use a Virtual Credit Card (e.g., Kazawallet or Vizovcc)**
If you prefer a **more traditional card-based system** (like a Visa card), you can use **cryptocurrency-funded virtual cards**.
#### 🔹 Step-by-step:
1. **Get a virtual card** from:
- [Kazawallet](https://kazawallet.com) or
- [Vizovcc](https://vizovcc.com)
2. **Fund it with Bitcoin or USDT** (e.g., via Lightning or on-chain).
3. **Use the card details** to pay for DeepSeek API credits (which are billed in USD).
4. The card acts as a **bridge**: crypto → USD → DeepSeek API balance.
#### 🔹 Why this works:
- DeepSeek **accepts Visa/Mastercard**.
- These virtual cards **convert crypto to fiat (USD/USDC)** automatically.
- You can **freeze the card** after topping up for security.
#### 🔹 Benefits:
- ✅ Works with **any DeepSeek plan**.
- ✅ Allows **bulk top-ups**.
- ✅ No need to use Lightning directly (but still crypto-powered).
> ⚠️ Note: These cards may take a few minutes to process. Use **Kazawallet** for faster USDT/USDC conversion.
📌 **[Kazawallet – Virtual Card for DeepSeek](https://blog.kazawallet.com/how-to-pay-for-deepseek-api-using-crypto/)**
📌 **[Vizovcc – Virtual Card for DeepSeek](https://vizovcc.com/blog/virtual-card-for-deepseek)**
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### 🧠 Final Recommendation:
- **For lightning-fast, private, and pay-per-use access:** Use **[PayPerQ](https://ppq.ai)**.
- **If you want a more familiar card system** (e.g., for recurring API usage): Use **Kazawallet** or **Vizovcc**.
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### 💡 Bonus: Use Your DeepSeek API on openclaw.ai
Once you have access (via PPQ or virtual card), follow these steps:
1. Get your **DeepSeek API key** from their dashboard.
2. In **openclaw.ai**, configure your agent to use the **DeepSeek API endpoint**.
3. Use the **PayPerQ API** (if using lightning) or **direct API calls** (if using the virtual card).
4. Start your personal agent — **no credit card, no KYC, just privacy and power**.
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✅ **Summary:**
| Method | Crypto | Lightning | Credit Card | Best For |
|-------|--------|-----------|-------------|----------|
| **PayPerQ** | ✅ BTC/USDT | ✅ Lightning | ❌ | Pay-per-use, privacy |
| **Kazawallet / Vizovcc** | ✅ BTC/USDT | ❌ (but can fund via LN) | ✅ Visa | Bulk usage, ease of use |
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Let me know your preferred wallet (e.g., BlueWallet, Phoenix, etc.), and I’ll help you set up the **exact flow** to pay for DeepSeek via Lightning! 🚀
