Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402 for AI agents
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Title	Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402 for AI agents	metadata
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Published Date	2026-09-25T02:15:50.153Z	metadata
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Content	Block is integrating Bitcoin Lightning payments into the x402 protocol, enabling AI agents to autonomously make and receive fast, low-cost micropayments for digital services. The move extends Lightning’s utility beyond human transactions by providing programmable payment infrastructure for machine-to-machine commerce. If adoption grows, it could increase Bitcoin transaction activity and strengthen Lightning’s role in emerging AI and internet-native economies....	content
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Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402 for AI agents

Sep 25, 2026

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Block is integrating Bitcoin Lightning payments into the x402 protocol, enabling AI agents to autonomously make and receive fast, low-cost micropayments for digital services. The move extends Lightning’s utility beyond human transactions by providing programmable payment infrastructure for machine-to-machine commerce. If adoption grows, it could increase Bitcoin transaction activity and strengthen Lightning’s role in emerging AI and internet-native economies.

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