Block Joins x402 Foundation to Bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to AI Agent Payments

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Block has joined the x402 Foundation to support AI and crypto news, providing Bitcoin Lightning Network integration for x402, an open payment standard for AI agents. x402 embeds payments directly into HTTP, enabling AI agents to autonomously pay for services and tool fees. Block emphasized that the Lightning Network meets the agent economy’s demand for fast, low-cost microtransactions. The network upgrade enables seamless, scalable transactions for billions of autonomous payments.

ChainCatcher reports that Bitcoin News posted on X that Block has joined the x402 Foundation and is providing Bitcoin Lightning Network support for x402, an open payment standard for AI agents. x402 embeds payments directly into HTTP, enabling AI agents to autonomously pay for goods, services, and other agent tools. Block stated that the Lightning Network is well-suited for the billions of instant, low-cost microtransactions expected in the agent economy.

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