Millions of x402 payments mask a much smaller AI agent economy

UNCLASSIFIEDMillions of x402 paymentsmask a much smaller AI agenteconomy13IMPORTANCEREOPENED1NEWS MEDIA1PIECESOct 15, 2026 05:02blockboard.net

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