Ripple Joins x402: XRP Powers AI Agent Payments

Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member. This move gives Ripple a role in developing the protocol's technical and governance standards. The x402 Foundation aims to create an open, vendor-neutral standard for payments over HTTP. This effort connects the XRP Ledger's x402 support to a broader industry focus on AI-driven payment infrastructure. The foundation launched with 40 members, including major players like Amazon Web Services, American Express, Google, Mastercard, and Visa. Ripple's involvement means the XRP Ledger can support agentic payments through x402, including transactions using XRP and the Ripple USD stablecoin. The x402 protocol, contributed by Coinbase, allows AI agents, APIs, and applications to send and receive payments directly. It supports various payment methods, from traditional cards to stablecoins and blockchain assets. The bottom line is this initiative is building a native payment layer for AI-driven commerce, which could change how software exchanges value online.