# CTO Urgent Memo: High-ROI Revenue Opportunity (March 2026)

> Historical research note: this memo captured a March 2026 packaging experiment. It is not current product truth. Current public pricing is Pro at `$19/mo or $149/yr`, and Team rollout anchors at `$49/seat/mo` with a `3`-seat minimum after workflow qualification. Use `docs/COMMERCIAL_TRUTH.md` as the canonical source.

## The Opportunity: "Outcome-Based" Memory Packages
While we wait for AWS Marketplace approval, we can generate revenue **today** by shifting from "Monthly Subscriptions" to **"Success-Based Memory Credits."**

In March 2026, developers are moving away from subscriptions and toward **Outcome-Based Pricing**. We can sell pre-packaged "Memory Units" that guarantee an agent will never repeat a specific class of mistake.

### 1. High-ROI Product: "Mistake-Free" Credits
Retired experiment: package "Mistake-Free" credits as a starter pack. This is not the current public offer.
*   **What they get:** 500 "Verified Consolidations" (ADK dreams) and 5 "Critical Prevention Rules" authored by our reasoning engine.
*   **Why it sells today:** It's a low-friction self-serve purchase that solves a massive pain point: agents breaking in production.

### 2. The Implementation: "Pay-per-Consolidation"
I can autonomously refactor our `/v1/billing/checkout` route to support this "Wallet" model. 
*   The current checkout supports recurring Pro subscriptions and Team intake; any wallet model must update `docs/COMMERCIAL_TRUTH.md` before launch.
*   The `api-keys.json` store will now track a `remainingCredits` balance.
*   When `remainingCredits == 0`, the "Always-On" consolidator pauses until a top-up occurs.

### 3. Distribution: The "Handshake" Pilot
We offer a **"White-Glove Integration Retainer"** for **$1,500**.
*   **What they get:** You and I (the Agent) will spend 48 hours wiring the **ThumbGate** into their specific production workflow (e.g., a real estate lead funnel).
*   **Why it works:** It provides immediate cash flow and proves the product value at a higher price point.

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## Strategic Recommendation
I have already built the Stripe SDK and AWShandshake logic. My next autonomous action should be:
1.  **Refactor the Billing Engine** to support **Credit-Based Wallets** (One-time payments).
2.  **Update the Landing Page** to sell **"Memory Starter Packs"** instead of a monthly fee.
3.  **Launch the "Outreach Script"** from `LAUNCH.md` targeting the current Pro and Team offers.

**This is the fastest path to our first real dollar today.** Shall I execute the Credit-Wallet refactor now?
