TheBrain FAQs

Question 1

Can I self-host TheBrain-MCP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TheBrain-MCP is fully self-hostable. You'll need to set up environment variables for your TheBrain API key, BTCPay Server details, and other configurations as outlined in the `python/README.md` to run your own instance.

Question 2

How are AI agent operations monetized?

Accepted Answer

All tool calls are metered and paid for using Bitcoin Lightning micropayments via Tollbooth DPYC™. Users pre-fund an account with sats, and operations like reading, writing, or heavy queries deduct credits from their balance. There are no subscriptions or fiat processors.

Question 3

What is TheBrain-MCP?

Accepted Answer

TheBrain-MCP is a FastMCP server that provides AI agents with read-write access to your personal knowledge graph (TheBrain). It's also the proving ground for Tollbooth DPYC™, enabling monetization via Bitcoin Lightning micropayments.

Question 4

How do I connect my AI agent to TheBrain-MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can connect any MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor) to the live Horizon endpoint. After checking your session status, you'll register your TheBrain API key and brain ID securely via Nostr, then activate your session to begin using BQL.

Question 5

What is BrainQuery Language (BQL)?

Accepted Answer

BQL is a Cypher-subset query language specifically designed for TheBrain. It allows AI agents and humans to perform full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on the knowledge graph using familiar graph database syntax like MATCH, CREATE, SET, and MERGE.

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