Coinbase x402 protocol launches AI bot app store

The x402 Foundation, incubated by Coinbase, has launched Agent.market, an app store for AI bots built on the x402 protocol. This platform aggregates services from numerous providers, including Bloomberg, CoinGecko, LinkedIn, and AWS, across categories like data, social, infrastructure, and trading. The x402 protocol, named after the HTTP 402 'Payment Required' status code, facilitates instant micropayments for humans and bots using blockchain and traditional payment methods. This initiative aims to streamline access to AI services and foster growth in agentic commerce.