{
  "slug": "t1.paid_operators",
  "title": "Distinct paid-tool operators (x402/402)",
  "grade": "observed",
  "unit": "count",
  "value": 13,
  "as_of": "2026-08-14",
  "sql": "SELECT CAST(value AS INTEGER) FROM signals WHERE slug='t1.paid_operators' ORDER BY period DESC LIMIT 1",
  "note": "From the monthly T1 paid-probe (eTLD+1 grouped; trips the money trigger at >=25). Known limit: PaaS domains count as one operator each.",
  "history": [
    {
      "period": "2026-08-15",
      "value": 13.0
    }
  ]
}