Coinbase’s x402: Enabling Machine-to-Machine Payments

Coinbase has introduced x402, a revolutionary protocol that empowers online services to accept payments directly via HTTP, opening the door for a new era of automated transactions and machine-powered commerce. This groundbreaking technology paves the way for a more efficient, secure, and decentralized internet, where software agents can transact like humans. Unlike traditional payment systems, x402 enables seamless and immediate payments, removing barriers to access and paving the way for a truly ‘machine-first’ economy.