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Solana Says 65% of x402 Agentic Payments Run on Its Network

According to Solana, the blockchain network now handles most payments on x402, a protocol tied to autonomous artificial intelligence-driven commerce.

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Summary

Solana said 65% of agentic payments on x402 now run on its network, a sign the blockchain is seeking a larger role in autonomous artificial intelligence-led commerce. The statement positions Solana as infrastructure for machine-driven payments, where software agents can execute transactions without direct human input. The source does not provide underlying transaction volumes, time periods, or independent verification of the share.

Terms & Concepts
  • Agentic payments: Payments initiated by autonomous software agents rather than direct human action, typically used in artificial intelligence-based commerce workflows.
  • Blockchain network: A distributed ledger system that records transactions across many computers, allowing digital payments and data transfers without a central operator.
  • Autonomous AI commerce: Commercial activity in which artificial intelligence systems perform tasks such as purchasing, billing, or settlement with limited human involvement.