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**UltravioletaDAO** has launched on SKALE Network, introducing **gasless x402 payments** that transform any API into a paid endpoint. **Key features:** - Zero gas fees enable viable micropayments - Agents pay per request instead of subscriptions - API monetization setup takes minutes This infrastructure shift addresses a fundamental challenge in agent-to-agent transactions: traditional subscription models don't work when autonomous agents need to make frequent, small-value API calls. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.skale.space/blog/ultravioleta-dao-launches-on-skale-powering-x402-payments-for-the-agentic-web)

**The Challenge of Agent Payments** AI agents are evolving beyond simple model calls - they now need to handle real-time payments for inference and compute resources. The current infrastructure wasn't designed for machine-to-machine transactions. **Proposed Solution** - Agents would select their preferred LLM - Set their own budget parameters - Pay directly from dedicated wallets - Receive responses in real time This approach addresses a fundamental gap: while agents are becoming more autonomous and capable, they still rely on human-centric payment systems when trying to purchase compute power, access data, or pay for inference. **Why It Matters** As AI agents become more sophisticated, they need infrastructure that matches their capabilities. Direct wallet-to-wallet payments could enable truly autonomous agent operations without human intervention for routine transactions.

**SKALE Network has integrated Confidential MPP (Multi-Party Payment) protocol** developed by Stripe and Tempo, enabling private transactions for AI agents in the machine economy. **Key Features:** - AI agents can send and receive payments without exposing transaction amounts or account balances - Addresses privacy requirements for mainstream commercial applications - Built on SKALE's existing infrastructure of gasless, scalable transactions **Why It Matters:** As autonomous AI agents increasingly participate in economic transactions, privacy becomes critical. SKALE argues that "barista-level privacy" - the ability to conduct transactions without revealing financial details - is essential for mainstream adoption. The integration positions SKALE as infrastructure for the emerging machine economy, where AI agents need to transact privately and efficiently. [Read full technical details](https://blog.skale.space/blog/confidential-mpp-on-skale-private-payments-for-ai-agents)

The San Francisco Agentic Commerce x402 Hackathon has wrapped up, demonstrating that autonomous agents have moved from theory to practice. **Key Results:** - 324 builders participated - 86 live demonstrations delivered - 275,000+ onchain transactions generated - $50,000 in prizes distributed The event focused on building the future of AI commerce and x402 technology. Winners have been announced and detailed in the official [hackathon recap](https://blog.skale.space/blog/san-francisco-agentic-commerce-x402-hackathon-recap-winners).

**Khorus partners with SKALE** to deploy their agent launchpad on SKALE's Base integration, focusing on **ERC-8004 AI agents**. **Key features:** - Fast, gas-free transactions via sFuel - Privacy-focused infrastructure - High-throughput capabilities - Developer-optimized environment The partnership positions Khorus as **one of the first builders** on SKALE's Base implementation, targeting the growing AI agent ecosystem. **Why it matters:** AI agents require speed and scalability - SKALE's zero-gas architecture removes friction for autonomous operations. [Read the full deployment details](https://blog.skale.space/blog/khorus-partners-with-skale-to-bring-their-agent-launchpad-to-skale-on-base)