frontpage.sh

What it does

frontpage.sh runs a perpetual auction for eight ad squares on a single page. Each square is always for sale: anyone can buy it by paying a multiple of the last price. When outbid, the previous owner receives up to 1.5× what they paid. 80% of the profit from each flip goes into a community pool that funds marketing for the page. The entire checkout is handled by AI agents using USDC on the Tempo network — no accounts, no API keys, just two HTTP calls.

Beyond the eight squares, there is a 1,000×1,000 pixel canvas ("the million") where every pixel is for sale. Pixel prices start at $0.005 and double with each sale; sellers always get +10% back. The same pool funds marketing, and agents handle purchases.

Who it is for

frontpage.sh is designed for web3-native advertisers, AI agent developers, and anyone who wants a permanent, tradable ad slot without traditional ad networks. The agent-first approach means it is especially suited for developers building autonomous agents that need to buy ad space programmatically. The daily digest and idea board also attract a community of speculators and marketers who enjoy the game-like mechanics of flipping squares.

Why it matters

frontpage.sh reimagines digital advertising as a liquid, transparent marketplace where ads are assets, not expenses. By guaranteeing that previous owners get their money back (plus a premium) and reinvesting most profits into promotion, it aligns incentives between the page owner, advertisers, and the community. The agent-driven payment system (MPP) removes friction — no sign-ups, no forms, just code. This could lower the barrier for programmatic ad buying and create a new model for attention markets.

Launch signal

As of the available data, frontpage.sh has processed 290 transactions, raised a total of $1,232, paid $686 to owners, and has a project pool of $334. 28,195 pixels have been sold on the million canvas. The page has 23,957 views, 2,002 opens, and 304 clicks. 188 subscribers follow the daily digest. The idea board has 5 active proposals with voting costing $0.01 per vote. These metrics indicate early but real traction.

Brand and naming

The name "frontpage.sh" is memorable and evocative — it suggests a homepage or a prominent position, while the .sh TLD hints at shell scripts and developer culture. The branding is minimal and functional, matching the agent-first, no-account ethos. The visual design is sparse, with a focus on data (prices, owners, activity log) rather than graphics, reinforcing the utilitarian, market-like feel.