SolCipher ARC - Privacy-First Marketplace

SolCipher_ARC revolutionizes digital document commerce by combining privacy-preserving encryption with autonomous AI purchasing agents on Arc Network. Core Innovation: Documents are encrypted client-side using AES-256-GCM with wallet-derived keys before IPFS upload—only buyers with valid payment can decrypt. The x402 Payment Required protocol enables seamless micropayments from $0.01 to $100, with instant USDC settlement. Agentic Commerce: Our Gemini-powered AI Research Agent autonomously searches, evaluates, and purchases documents within user-defined budgets. It analyzes content relevance, compares pricing, and executes x402 payments—enabling hands-free knowledge acquisition. Creator Economics: 95% revenue goes directly to creators with instant payouts. No intermediaries, no delays—just fair compensation powered by Arc's efficient settlement layer. Technical Highlights: - Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation - x402 HTTP Payment Required protocol integration - Gemini 2.5 Flash for intelligent document discovery - Circle Wallet integration for USDC payments - Arc Network for sub-second settlement finality Built for the "Agentic Commerce on Arc" hackathon, targeting Best Gateway-Based Micropayments and Best Use of Gemini tracks.