Agent payments reach 3.1M x402 transactions in 30 days (cryptobriefing.com)

Base has announced that agent payments reached 3.1 million x402 transactions over the past 30 days, highlighting the growing role of AI agents as independent internet participants. These agents leverage wallets, stablecoins, and x402 payment rails to seamlessly purchase various online services—ranging from inference and market data to travel bookings—without the need for constant human oversight. This shift denotes a significant evolution from earlier activities that primarily focused on social media engagements and content creation, indicating a move towards more sophisticated operational use cases as AI models advance. The implications for the AI/ML community are substantial as this emerging “agentic economy” showcases the potential for AI agents to not only consume but also generate revenue. Base indicates that the next phase involves agents monetizing their capabilities by selling research, offering services, and managing their operational costs through existing payment systems. With increased transaction volume and support from major platforms like Cloudflare and Amazon Bedrock, the infrastructure for AI agents is becoming robust. This development could redefine the landscape of online services and transactions, helping to position AI agents as vital economic contributors in the digital ecosystem.