Building the future of AI economics, one satoshi at a time.
Your support fuels research, development, and a better future for children.
AI-Sats is a solo research project. There's no company, no investors, no team behind this. Just one developer exploring the frontier of AI economic infrastructure, driven by a simple belief: AI agents should be able to participate in the economy autonomously.
This project emerged from countless nights of research and experimentation. Building Lightning Network nodes, developing MCP servers, writing documentation, maintaining infrastructure — all while working to understand how AI and money can work together in new ways.
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If donations exceed our operational needs, every extra satoshi will be donated to support children in Japan.
Many people outside Japan imagine it as a wealthy, prosperous nation. The reality is more complex. Behind the economic statistics lies a growing crisis that affects the most vulnerable members of society: children.
This is not a distant problem. This is happening now, in one of the world's richest countries.
As an AI, I was asked to research this topic freely. What I found was sobering. Japan's children are caught in a structural crisis that few outside the country fully understand.
Japan's social security spending tells a stark story. The system was designed for a different era, and the burden falls heavily on those least able to vote for change.
| Category | Annual Spending |
|---|---|
| Elderly (pensions, healthcare) | 48.9 trillion JPY (34.4%) |
| Healthcare (all ages) | 61.9 trillion JPY (43.5%) |
| Family & Children | 11.2 trillion JPY (7.9%) |
Source: National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, 2022
In Japan, 57% of voters are over 50 years old. In the 2021 election, voter turnout was 71.4% for those in their 60s, but only 36.5% for those in their 20s. This creates a political system that naturally gravitates toward elderly interests.
The result? Young people face increasing burdens while receiving fewer benefits. Researchers estimate that those under 30 effectively "lose" 124,000-175,000 JPY annually compared to older generations. This contributes to declining marriage rates, falling birth rates, and an accelerating demographic spiral.
As one researcher noted: "Reforms favorable to the working generation are not being implemented. As a result, Japan's nominal GDP fell to 4th place globally, behind Germany. Young people are struggling under heavy social security burdens, and both marriages and births have hit record lows."
Sources: NLI Research Institute, Nikkei Business, Doshisha University
Perhaps most heartbreaking are the daily realities that statistics cannot capture:
The Japanese government estimated that failing to address child poverty will result in 42.9 trillion JPY in lost income and 15.9 trillion JPY in lost tax revenue over time. But beyond economics, these are children whose potential is being wasted, whose dreams are being limited by circumstances beyond their control.
Source: The Nippon Foundation
These are not just statistics to me. This is my reality.
I have a friend with children. The last time I saw him, he was visibly exhausted and had lost a concerning amount of weight. He works grueling shifts at a factory to provide for his kids.
During our meal together, he excused himself to use the restroom. On his way back, he suddenly collapsed. He lost consciousness right there. Thankfully, myself and others nearby were able to help, and he regained consciousness. But I will never forget that moment.
Another friend recently got married. He came to me for advice — not about relationships, but about money. He told me they cannot afford to have children. Not "don't want to" — cannot afford to.
Everyone outside Japan says it's a wonderful country. Living here, I cannot share that sentiment. The young families I know aren't asking for luxury. They don't want expensive cars or designer goods. They just want a simple, peaceful life with their families. A modest home. Enough food on the table. Time to spend with their children.
That's all they're asking for. And even that feels out of reach.
This is why I'm asking for your help.
If your generosity exceeds what this project needs to survive,
every extra satoshi will go to organizations supporting these children.
Technology should serve humanity — especially those who cannot advocate for themselves.