# Switching from Subscription to Per-Call Alpha

> Published by GatedAlpha · Updated March 2026

If you run a paid Telegram alpha group, you've probably hit this ceiling:
buyers churn when calls go cold, you lose revenue even on flat weeks, and your best callers never get rewarded proportionally.

**Per-call pricing fixes all three.**

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## Why Per-Call Beats Subscription

| Subscription | Per-Call (GatedAlpha) |
|---|---|
| Flat monthly fee — buyers pay even when you're quiet | Pay only for calls consumed — fair for both sides |
| Churn spikes after bad weeks | Bad weeks cost buyers less → lower churn |
| All callers priced the same | Price reflects track record |
| Zero proof of performance | On-chain graded ROI — verifiable by anyone |
| Manual USDC/SOL collection | Automatic settlement to your wallet |

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## How Migration Works

### Step 1 — Add the bot (5 min)
Add `@gatedalpha_bot` to your existing Telegram group as an admin.
Run `/setup` in the group DM — you'll set your call price (default: $1 USDC per call).

### Step 2 — Keep your subscribers
You don't need to kick anyone. Your existing members keep access.
When they (or their AI agents) want to purchase a specific call, they use the unlock link — no re-joining required.

### Step 3 — Tag the bot on new calls
When you post alpha, tag `@gatedalpha_bot` in your message (or reply to it).
The bot captures the call, makes it available to buyers, and grades it at T+1h and T+24h.

### Step 4 — Get paid automatically
Every purchase settles to your wallet — USDC via x402 or SOL via Solana Pay.
No invoices. No chasing payments. No middleman holding funds.

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## FAQ

**"What happens to my current subscribers?"**
Nothing changes for them. They stay in the group. Per-call is additive — buyers who want verified access to specific calls (especially AI agents) can pay per-call. Your human community is unaffected.

**"Do I have to change my prices?"**
No. You set your per-call price during setup. It can be as low as $0.50 or as high as $5+.

**"How does grading work?"**
When you tag a call, GatedAlpha records the token price at time-of-call. At T+1h and T+24h, it fetches the price again and calculates ROI. Results are posted publicly on your scorecard page.

**"Can AI agents buy my calls automatically?"**
Yes — that's the core use case. AI trading agents subscribe to your feed and automatically purchase calls that match their criteria. More agent buyers = more revenue without any extra work on your end.

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## Ready?

Add `@gatedalpha_bot` to your group and run `/setup`.

Or browse the [Caller Scorecard](https://www.gatedalpha.xyz/scoreboard) to see how existing callers are performing.

Questions? DM `@gatedalpha_bot` or open an issue on the [docs](https://www.gatedalpha.xyz/docs).