What Is x402? How AI Agents Pay With Crypto

Crypto Insight Summary: Coinbase's x402 protocol puts the web's long-unused 402 code to work so AI agents and apps can pay for APIs and data in stablecoins like USDC. Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Bullish USDC Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Mid-term (1-8 weeks) Reasoning: x402 enables practical stablecoin payments, potentially increasing USDC utility and transaction volume.