[matthewmacleod]

I think the only way that will ever come about is an implementation by an existing incumbent. Like, let's say Apple added some kind of web microtransaction support – essentially every user already has payment details registered with Apple, and a tiny "pay 10¢ to read this article" banner would likely to be easy to implement result in almost zero friction for the user.

[netsharc]

I guess it needs to have the YouTube Premium/Netflix model, you pay a subscription per month, and reading articles don't cost anything any more, but the provider pays the publisher some of the cents out of your subscription fee.

Obviously limits need to be built, otherwise the heavy readers will drain the provider's bank account...

[majewsky]

Except it's actually 13 cents because of the Apple tax.