5+ hour, 40+ min ago (299+ words) The x402 protocol revives the long-dormant HTTP status code 402 (Payment Required) and turns it into a standard payment mechanism for digital resources, APIs, AI agents and services. Key capabilities of x402 This paradigm shift enables AI agents, IoT devices, APIs and other digital services to monetise value flows seamlessly. For example, an AI inference endpoint can invoice and accept a stablecoin payment in real time without prior onboarding. In short, x402 opens a new commercial model for the web where programmatic payments are as native to HTTP as GET or POST. Given the demands of x402 such as massive scale, minimal latency, low cost, stable settlement and decentralised trust, the architecture of Validium Network aligns perfectly. Here is why Validium Network stands out: This seamless flow exemplifies how x402 and Validium create a powerful combination: instant payment and scalable settlement. For any developer, API provider…...