Block has integrated the Bitcoin Lightning Network into the x402 payment protocol, reviving the long-unused HTTP status code 402 as a digital payment method for AI agents. This allows automated software to make instant, tiny payments—often fractions of a cent—for data and services without human intervention, overcoming the limitations of traditional payment systems. Previously, x402 transactions were dominated by Circle's USDC stablecoin, but Lightning's inclusion introduces a decentralized alternative. Although the technology still requires real-world testing and infrastructure improvements, this move could enable billions of fast, low-cost microtransactions essential for AI and machine economies.
Jack Dorsey’s Block and its integration of the Lightning Network into x402 provide context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, here is the market snapshot as of Sep 26, 2026 23:41 WIB: 40 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose today while 9 fell. Among notable movers, AVAX rose 5.64% to Rp197.437 with a typical hold time of 87 days and 91% buy orders, SNX increased 5.07% to Rp4.804 with 100% buy orders, and BAT gained 4.55% to Rp1.691 with 75% buy orders. These gains contrast with their respective 52-week ranges, reflecting strong buying interest on the platform.
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