# Block Joins x402 Foundation for Agentic Payments

> Block joins x402 Foundation to standardize agentic payments.
- Title: Block Joins x402 Foundation for Agentic Payments · Pymnts
- Summary: Block joins x402 Foundation to standardize agentic payments. Block contributes open agentic commerce tools to x402 Foundation to enable open, standard…
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- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/block-joins-x402-foundation-to-drive-agentic-commerce-standards
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-09-25T23:46:23+00:00
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- Topics: block, x402 foundation, agentic payments, bitcoin lightning, open commerce, coincube, business, finance
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Block contributes open agentic commerce tools to x402 Foundation to enable open, standard payments using Bitcoin Lightning.