uwait

What it does

uwait is a Chrome extension that monetizes the loading time of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. When a user asks a question and the AI is generating a response, uwait displays a curated advertisement in the loading screen. Advertisers bid in real time for that slot, and the winning ad is shown. The revenue is split: 50% to the user, 30% to the cited sources (the websites that trained the AI), and 20% to uwait. Users can see their earnings accumulate in a wallet displayed in the extension.

Who it is for

uwait is designed for frequent users of AI chatbots who want to earn passive income from the time they already spend waiting for responses. It also appeals to advertisers looking to reach an engaged audience during AI interactions. Additionally, it benefits publishers and content creators whose work is cited by AI models, as they receive a share of the ad revenue.

Why it matters

AI chatbots often have loading times that are currently wasted. uwait turns those seconds into a revenue stream for users and a way to compensate the sources behind AI answers. This creates a new economic model where the web that trains AI continues to earn. It also provides advertisers with a unique, non-intrusive placement that doesn't block the AI's answer.

Launch signal

uwait is available as a Chrome extension and supports multiple AI assistants including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Mistral, Copilot, DeepSeek, and Grok. The extension is free to install, and users can start earning immediately. The platform also offers a referral program and advertising options for businesses.

Brand and naming

The name "uwait" is a playful portmanteau of "you wait," directly referencing the core value proposition: getting paid for waiting. It is short, memorable, and easy to type. The brand positions itself as a user-centric ad network that rewards both users and content sources, differentiating from traditional ad models.