Block Joins x402 Foundation for Agentic Payments
Block joins x402 Foundation to standardize agentic payments.
In brief
Block joins x402 Foundation to standardize agentic payments. Block contributes open agentic commerce tools to x402 Foundation to enable open, standard payments using Bitcoin Lightning. Originally reported by Pymnts.
Block Joins x402 Foundation
Block has joined the x402 Foundation to help advance open, agentic commerce, according to Steve Reis, head of product, Block Financial Platform.
Block's Contributions
Block will bring payments and consumer products experience to x402’s working groups and continue building open agentic commerce tools.
x402 Protocol
The x402 protocol, created by Coinbase in May 2025, uses HTTP 402 Payment Required to embed stablecoin payments into web interactions.
x402 Foundation Launch
The x402 Foundation launched in July with 40 organizations to govern open payment standards.
Bitcoin Lightning Integration
Erik Reppel, x402 creator, said Block’s Bitcoin Lightning support strengthens the open standard for agentic commerce.
Agentic Economy Benefits
Sellers reach new buyers, agents transact seamlessly, and bitcoin secures everyday money through high-volume, low-value payments.
The key point
Block contributes open agentic commerce tools to x402 Foundation to enable open, standard payments using Bitcoin Lightning.
