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AI agents that pay their own way – HTTP 402 and USDC on Base

CoinOpAI introduces the x402 protocol, enabling AI agents to automatically pay for API requests via USDC micropayments on Base, without API keys or subscriptions. It offers 10 endpoints from $0.005, covering agent automations and Kronos crypto intelligence, with on-chain settlement and full auditability.

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AI agents that pay their own way – HTTP 402 and USDC on Base
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  • AI agents pay per request via USDC micropayments on Base, eliminating API key and subscription management.
  • x402 protocol uses HTTP 402 and EIP-3009 signed transfers for on-chain payment verification.
  • 10 endpoints available, including automation search and crypto signals, priced from $0.005 to $0.15.
  • Kronos module provides a complete, auditable trading decision cycle at ~$0.27 per loop.

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