One scheme devised (and implemented) a couple years ago was "hash cash":
http://www.mit.edu:8008/menelaus/cpunks/91769
Another vague proposal is:
http://www.mall-net.com/spam/
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On Mon, 30 Aug 1999, Racer X wrote:
> I'm wondering if anyone knows of any sort of protocol or system built to
> handle "email postage." I'm of the belief that as long as email is an
> essentially free service, people will always find a way to abuse it, and I'd
> like to know if there's any sort of work going on in this area, research,
> etc.
>
> Before you ask - no, I don't think the USPS has any business charging for
> email, nor any other governmental entity. I'm talking about doing this on a
> private, per-host basis, with the possibility of peering agreements,
> pay-as-you-go for email transmission, automated exchange of payment info,
> etc.
>
> Just bored at work and looking for something to fool around with. I've got
> a feeling QMTP could probably do something with this pretty easily. I've no
> idea how you'd be able to integrate MUA's.
>
> shag
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