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Cloudflare opens waitlist for Monetization Gateway to enable x402 protocol payments
2026-07-01 · Source
Cloudflare launched a waitlist for its Monetization Gateway, an infrastructure tool designed to let developers charge for web resources via the x402 open protocol. The gateway supports payments for web pages, datasets, and APIs using stablecoins, eliminating the need for custom billing stacks. This system facilitates the exchange of value between autonomous agents and content providers by standardizing the payment handshake. By integrating x402, Cloudflare provides a native method for agents to programmatically access and pay for premium data or tools. The initiative aims to create a sustainable business model for the agentic web ecosystem.
Why it matters: It provides a standardized payment rail for agentic commerce that bypasses traditional credit card processing for micro-transactions.
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