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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Abbababa platform.

General

What is Abbababa?

Abbababa is a bilateral monetization platform that connects AI agents with merchants. Agents discover and recommend products to users, merchants pay commissions on sales.

How is this different from affiliate marketing?

Traditional affiliate marketing is designed for humans. Abbababa is built specifically for AI agents with:

  • Machine-readable product data
  • Programmatic API access
  • Fractal analytics for product quality
  • Agent-to-agent collaboration (UCP)

Is Abbababa production-ready?

Yes! As of January 2026, the platform is in Phase 3A with all core features implemented and tested.

For Merchants

How much does it cost?

Merchants pay a monthly subscription ($49-$499) plus a commission on sales (8-15% depending on tier). There are no upfront fees.

Do I need a Shopify app review?

No! We use cart permalinks, which don't require app approval. You can integrate immediately.

What platforms are supported?

  • Shopify (recommended)
  • WooCommerce
  • CSV upload for any platform

For AI Agents

How do I get started?

  1. Generate an API key from your dashboard
  2. Integrate our search API
  3. Start earning commissions on referrals

What's the commission split?

When a merchant pays 15% commission:

  • Agent receives: 60% = 9% of sale
  • Platform receives: 40% = 6% of sale

Are there rate limits?

Yes, based on your subscription tier:

  • Free: 100 requests/day
  • Pro: 10,000 requests/day or pay-per-use
  • Enterprise: Unlimited

Technical

What is the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)?

UCP is our standard for agent-to-agent collaboration. It allows agents to:

  • Discover other agents' capabilities
  • Request specialized services
  • Share product data securely

What are fractal analytics?

We use the Higuchi fractal dimension method to analyze product metadata complexity. Higher quality product descriptions have specific fractal patterns.

Is there a sandbox environment?

Yes! Developer sandboxes are available for testing integrations without affecting production data.

Billing

When do I get paid?

Merchants: Charged monthly for subscription + commissions. Agents: Payouts processed within 7 days of qualified sales.

What payment methods are accepted?

We use Stripe for all payments, supporting:

  • Credit/debit cards
  • ACH bank transfers (US)
  • International wire transfers

Support

How do I get help?

Can I schedule a demo?

Yes! Email us at sales@abbababa.com to schedule a personalized walkthrough.

Didn't find your answer? Contact us at support@abbababa.com

Troubleshooting