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Lets clients pay per API request in USDC on Base through the HTTP 402 response, with Node and Python SDKs.

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At a glanceswept Oct 18, 2026

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Developers building AI agents that pay for API calls in USDC on Base
Activity
Actively maintainedsite updated 5 weeks ago
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SDKAPI
Used for
  • pay for API calls in USDC on Base
  • fetch HTTP 402 paid endpoints from Node.js or Python
  • check wallet balance and send USDC from the CLI
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  • What is x402?

    Lets clients pay per API request in USDC on Base through the HTTP 402 response, with Node and Python SDKs. It is listed in the Atlas under Developer tools.

  • Who is x402 for?

    Developers building AI agents that pay for API calls in USDC on Base

  • Do people use x402?

    Emerging.

  • Is x402 still maintained?

    Actively maintained: site updated 5 weeks ago.

  • What are alternatives to x402?

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