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BNB Chain· 2025-10-28 15:46
RT BNB Chain Developers (@BNBChainDevs)Let’s talk about x402: the protocol turning HTTP into a native onchain payment layer.For years, “HTTP 402 Payment Required” sat unused but the x402 protocol changes this.It turns standard HTTP into a native value protocol, allowing websites and apps to request and settle payments directly onchain.Here’s what that means:Instead of the usual “401 Unauthorized” that requires a static API key, a server can now respond with “402 Payment Required” and include an onchain invo ...