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Easily monetize your Chrome extension by allowing users to share their unused internet bandwidth

With Mellowtel's open-source library, browser extension developers can effortlessly create a new revenue stream. Users opt-in to share a fraction of their unused internet bandwidth, which is then utilized by AI labs and startups. You receive a share of the revenue generated, creating a win-win situation for both developers and users.
(1000 users —> $50 MRR)

Supported Browsers

Monetize your Chrome extension with just 7 lines of code

That's all it takes to import and initialize Mellowtel in your Chrome extension

open-Source + PRIVACY DRIVEN

Open-Source at its core

Mellowtel is completely open-source in order to guarantee transparency. For privacy reasons, your users always remain anonymous on the network and they need to opt-in in order to receive requests.

Easy to setup

npm i mellowtel

Install the NPM package with "npm i mellowtel" and copy/paste 7 lines of code to start earning with Mellowtel. That's really all there is to it.

MONETIZATION NETWORK

Start earning from Day 0

The revenue you earn is calculated on the number of
requests your nodes in the network accept.

You'll start earning from the day you integrate Mellowtel and the first users opt in. Since users are sharing their unused internet bandwidth they have complete control over it and can decide to opt-in/opt-out at any time.

Who is using Mellowtel?

The Mellowtel network is being used by some of the best startups in the world. They need to view and retrieve information from the Web at scale and in a cost efficient way. Mellowtel allows them to do so by using the unused internet bandwidth of your users and you get paid a share of the revenue. Startups use this data to train AI models to help local businesses, power automations to simplify people's lifes, build open-source chatbots to answer questions and increase human knowledge.

To guarantee security for users, access to the web for these startups is highly monitored

What is Mellowtel's goal?

Mellowtel's goal is to create a safe and sustainable ecosystem for browser plugin developers to make a living thanks to their browser plugin. In this way they can focus on creating great products that benefit users and enhance the browsing experience

Frequently asked questions

Have other questions? Get in touch!

How much can I earn with Mellowtel?

The exact amount varies based mainly on three factors: (1) the amount of active users you have, (2) how many of those opt-in, and (3) their geolocation. But as a rough approximation, 1000 active extension users should bring your MRR to about $50. As we scale and optimize the earnings will increase.

How to get started?

Just create a free account, install the Mellowtel package with NPM, copy paste your API key and initialization code, and you're good to go.

Does it require permissions?

Yes, Mellowtel requires the "tabs" and "declarativeNetRequest" permissions. If you are not already requesting these permissions, you can integrate the library by adding them to the optional_permissions section in your manifest. You can follow the "Option 2" in the docs.

Will Mellowtel negatively affect user experience?

The short answer is: No. The library uses array of optimizations under the hood to ensure that it doesn’t slow down the user’s browsing experience. The impact it has on bandwidth is basically like seeing an additional ad like those on many e-commerce or news websites. Another feature that helps keeping the library unobtrusive is Rate Limiting. You can read more here

Can users opt out?

Yes. Users have to explicitly opt-in to join the network and can opt-out at any time. The library provides methods to check their status. The core idea is that since it's their unused Internet bandwidth, users should decide if they want to share it or not.

How does Mellowtel address privacy concerns?

Privacy is a top priority for Mellowtel. We do not collect, share, or sell personal information (not even anonymized data). Requests are handled in an incognito tab and every node is assigned a random identification key, not linked to any account.

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