Built around the HTTP 402 status code, x402 enables users to pay for resources via API without registration, emails, OAuth, or complex signatures. No fees x402 as a protocol has 0 fees for either the customer or the merchant. Instant settlement Accept payments at the speed of the blockchain. Money in your wallet in 2 seconds, not T+2. Blockchain Agnostic x402 is not tied to any specific blockchain or token, its a neutral standard open to integration by all. Frictionless As little as 1 line of middleware code or configuration in your existing web server stack and you can start accepting payments. Customers and agents aren't required to create an account or provide any personal information. Security & trust via an open standard Anyone can implement or extend x402. It's not tied to any centralized provider, and encourages broad community participation. Web native Activates the dormant 402 HTTP status code and works with any HTTP stack. It works simply via headers and status codes on your existing HTTP server. x402 unlocks new monetization models, offering developers and content creators a frictionless way to earn revenue from small transactions without forcing subscriptions or showing ads. AI Agents Agents can use the x402 Protocol to pay for API requests in real-time. Cloud Storage Providers Using x402, customers can easily access storage services without account creation. Content Creators x402 unlocks instant transactions, enabling true micropayments for content.