x402, the HTTP-native payment protocol reviving status code 402 “Payment Required” has moved beyond conceptual demos into real-world adoption, particularly in AI agent ecosystems, API monetization, and emerging machine-to-machine commerce. Built on stablecoins like USDC; often settling on chains like Base, Solana, or others for low fees and fast finality, it enables seamless, programmatic micropayments without
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