Wallet and AI Activation
The wallet has two jobs in Telestars. First, it is part of AI readiness before launch. Second, it is used when AI sells paid content. Those are different events, and confusing them creates most billing misunderstandings.
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Wallet requirement before AI activation
Before AI can go live, the workspace wallet must be funded enough to clear the minimum balance gate.
- If the wallet is empty, AI stays blocked.
- If the wallet is funded but another blocker still exists, AI still stays blocked.
- The wallet is only one prerequisite in the full readiness chain.
Minimum balance and activation checks
- Open Billing.
- Top up the wallet.
- Return to the bot and re-check AI readiness.
- If AI is still blocked, read the exact blocker instead of assuming the wallet is the only issue.
- Enable AI only after the wallet gate and all other prerequisites are clear.
When the wallet is charged
| Situation | Is AI allowed to run? | Should wallet billing happen? |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet not funded | No | No |
| Wallet funded, AI still blocked by another issue | No | No |
| AI is replying normally with no paid sale | Yes, if all prerequisites are met | No |
| AI sells paid content successfully | Yes | Yes |
What should not charge the wallet
- Normal AI replies with no paid content sale.
- A funded wallet sitting idle.
- An AI setup page being saved.
- A script being created or edited.
- A failed setup where AI never reached a paid sale path.
First live billing test
- Confirm the wallet is funded.
- Confirm AI is enabled.
- Run a real conversation that reaches a valid paid step.
- Confirm the paid content is actually sold.
- Review billing after that first successful AI-driven sale.
AI still blocked after top-up
- The business connection is still missing or invalid.
- The creator profile is still incomplete.
- No active usable script exists.
- The wallet is funded, but the minimum balance gate is still not satisfied.
- You cleared the wallet blocker, but another readiness blocker is now the active one.
Next
The setup path is complete. The next real task is live validation: inbound message, AI reply, script progression, paid content sale, and billing confirmation.