by Jay
2026-02-02
12 min read
Tokenized Deposits vs. Stablecoins: Which One's Right for Your Bank?
Tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins are officially on the table for banks! With key regulatory milestones coming up in 2026 and production-grade systems ready to go, you’ll want to focus your 12-18 month roadmap on one of these options and start making it happen. Check out the playbook below, packed with practical steps and real-world insights.
by Jay
2026-02-02
13 min read
Security Strategies for Handling Payments from Bots and Other Non-Human Entities
## Security Patterns for Accepting Payments from Non‑Human Actors - **Summary:** After Post‑Pectra, we're at a point where machine and agent payments are actually doable--but this new landscape comes with a ton of new risks and compliance challenges. In this post, we’ll share a tried-and-true blueprint for managing permissioned spending.
by Jay
2026-02-02
12 min read
Using Superfluid with x402 for Ongoing Compute Payments
Integrating Superfluid streaming with x402 transforms those “payment required” messages from your API into a steady stream of income--think per-second revenue for compute, inference, and data services. And the best part? You won’t need any complicated billing systems, API keys, or credit cards. Check out the practical implementation details below!
by Jay
2026-02-02
11 min read
Developing a 'Credit Score' for Bots: Cool Tools for Checking Onchain History So, you’re diving into the fascinating world of bots and blockchain? That's awesome! One interesting idea buzzing around is creating a 'credit score' specifically for these bots. Just like we have credit scores for individuals, it could help us assess how reliable and trustworthy a bot is based on its onchain behavior. There are some handy tools out there that can help you analyze a bot's onchain history. These tools can give you insights into a bot's past activities, which is super valuable for making informed decisions. Whether you're a developer, an investor, or just a curious enthusiast, understanding a bot’s history can really help you gauge its performance and reliability. So, if you're eager to learn more about how to build that bot credit score, keep exploring! There’s a whole world of data out there just waiting for you to dig into.
> Summary: Nowadays, a lot of “bot scoring” methods just fall back on blacklists and some guesswork. This playbook is all about building an on-chain “credit score for bots.” With it, you'll pick up some cool techniques to turn basic transaction history into useful production controls, like setting wallet permissions and adjusting paymaster pricing.
by Jay
2026-02-02
10 min read
Why Keyless APIs Make Sense for Your Business: Lowering Risks and Boosting Profits
### Summary Keyless APIs are shaking things up by swapping out those fragile shared secrets for identity-bound, short-lived credentials in both Web2 and Web3 environments. This switch not only reduces the risk of breaches but also boosts conversion rates through the use of passkeys and account abstraction. With OAuth mTLS/DPoP, you get a more secure and efficient way to manage user identities and interactions.
by Jay
2026-02-02
13 min read
How to Make 'Proof of Payment' Headers for HTTP 402 Compliance
**Summary:** Exciting update! The 402 is officially up and running. This playbook will guide you through how to send “proof of payment” HTTP headers that integrate smoothly with the new x402 v2 flows. Even better, these headers are verifiable on-chain with USDC/EIP-3009, and you can track everything from start to finish using RFC 9421 messages.
by Jay
2026-02-02
10 min read
Tweaking Gas for Smooth Micro-Transactions in Agentic Workflows
### Summary: When your AI or automation agents are generating tons of on-chain micro-transactions, the real hold-up isn’t in your Solidity code--it’s actually due to blob gas volatility, the hassle of account setups, and those shaky sponsorship flows. This playbook is your guide to getting things rolling smoothly.
by Jay
2026-02-02
12 min read
Resolving Disputes in M2M Commerce: The x402r Standard Explained
### Dealing with Dispute Resolution in M2M Commerce: The x402r Standard In the world of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) commerce, disputes can come up now and then. That’s where the x402r standard steps in to help streamline the process. It’s all about making sure that when conflicts arise, they’re resolved smoothly and efficiently. This guide will walk you through how the x402r standard plays a key role in handling these issues, ensuring everyone’s on the same page. So, let’s dive into the details!
by Jay
2026-02-01
11 min read
The 'Machine Economy' Tech Stack: Must-Have Tools for Developers in 2026
Summary: If you're handling machine-to-machine payments and data markets in 2026, you'll need a tech stack that mixes robust on-chain solutions (like EIP-7702 smart accounts, ERC-5792 batching, and CCIP/Streams) with established enterprise protocols (think OCPP 2.1 and ISO 15118).
