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X402 Protocol

x402 Protocol enables instant cryptocurrency payments through HTTP headers using the HTTP 402 Payment Required status code. The protocol allows clients to pay for resources via API without registration or complex authentication, settling transactions on blockchain networks within seconds. Services can accept payments with minimal code integration while maintaining chain and token agnostic support across multiple blockchain networks.
Category: Payments Infrastructure & Orchestration

Description

x402 Protocol enables instant cryptocurrency payments through HTTP headers using the HTTP 402 Payment Required status code. The protocol allows clients to pay for resources via API without registration or complex authentication, settling transactions on blockchain networks within seconds. Services can accept payments with minimal code integration while maintaining chain and token agnostic support across multiple blockchain networks.