People often regard “Coinbase x402” and “GOAT x402” as two opposing payment standards, but they are not.
x402 is an open payment tool, like a “pay button” online, allowing AI agents to easily pay for services, such as calling APIs or trading between machines.
Coinbase's version is like a hosted service, simple and quick, suitable for getting started quickly, but it requires trust in them;
GOAT Network's version focuses more on decentralization, adding cross-chain payments, identity verification (using ERC-8004 to record reputation), Bitcoin secure settlement BitVM2, and proof verification Ziren, aiming to enable AI agents to conduct autonomous transactions on a large scale without relying on a single intermediary.
Speaking of which, it must be mentioned that AI Agents have become particularly popular recently, and GOAT Network @GOATNetwork's AI Agent happens to utilize x402.
GOAT Network launched the first AI employee “Eve,” which can analyze community feedback, organize product ideas, and plan strategies, marking the beginning of a new era of human-machine collaboration. They also used x402 and ERC-8004 to give AI agents “identity cards” and payment capabilities, making them true economic participants, ultimately using Bitcoin as a secure anchor point to ensure reliable transactions.
⭐️ In summary, GOAT Network @GOATNetwork is driving AI from a tool to an economic “player,” making the machine economy fairer and more efficient.
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