The x402 protocol is the foundation of this setup. It takes the old HTTP 402 "Payment Required" standard and upgrades it for web3.
Agents hit an endpoint, get a payment prompt, and settle the transaction instantly.
No API keys and no sign ups required.
Agents can code and research. But when one agent needs to hire another to finish a task, traditional payment systems break down.
They require bank accounts and human oversight.
@PayAINetwork solves this by acting as the settlement layer for the agentic economy. 🧵