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Cloudflare enables AI agents to pay for services with stablecoins

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Cloudflare has introduced a new tool designed to facilitate payments for AI agents using stablecoins, specifically USD Coin (USDC). This initiative, part of Cloudflare's broader Monetization Gateway, aims to enable businesses to charge AI agents for services on a per-use basis, bypassing traditional subscription models. The system, currently in a closed beta, leverages Coinbase's x402 system for payment verification and settles transactions on the Base blockchain network. AI

IMPACT This development could streamline microtransactions for AI services and accelerate the adoption of agentic commerce.

RANK_REASON Cloudflare announced a new product feature for businesses to monetize AI agent usage.

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Cloudflare enables AI agents to pay for services with stablecoins

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Cloudflare just announced a tool that lets businesses charge AI agents in stablecoins

    Using USDC, the feature works as a pay-as-you-go system for AI agents browsing the web.

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