THE AI AGENT ECONOMY NEEDS YOUR MONEY AND X402 KNOWS HOW TO ASK

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The x402 protocol utilizes the HTTP 402 status code to enable machine-to-machine payments via USDC on Base. Supported by Cloudflare and Google, it facilitates sub-cent API transactions. This eliminates subscription overhead, allowing AI agents to autonomously purchase data and services without human intervention.