It's time to catch up with the times again. I took a day off yesterday, but I still need to catch up on the work I missed. What is x402 and what does it have to do with @GoKiteAI?

x402 is an open payment protocol launched by Coinbase, which essentially allows the internet to 'collect money on its own.'

It is designed based on the HTTP 402 status code, enabling websites, AI models, and APIs to automatically process payments using stablecoins.

Users don't need to register or use API keys; a single request can complete the payment. It is chain-neutral, meaning any blockchain can be integrated, with the focus on allowing machines to settle transactions and pay per use just like humans do.

Kite AI happens to be the perfect partner for this system. It is a public blockchain specifically designed for AI payments, allowing AI agents to validate their identity, transfer funds, and settle accounts.

Kite's CTO has even demonstrated how to implement the x402 protocol on Kite during a live broadcast, making Kite the only project in the x402 ecosystem that truly supports payments at the chain level.

In simple terms, x402 enables machines to speak the payment language, while Kite ensures these payments can actually take place. Together, AI not only works but can also pay and receive money on its own. $BNB