Google Launches AP2 Track in x402 Agentic Commerce Hackathon
Google Launches AP2 Track in x402 Agentic Commerce Hackathon
馃 Google judges AI payment hackathon
Google Cloud's Nalin will judge the Best Integration of AP2 track in the x402 Agentic Commerce Hackathon.
What is AP2?
AP2 is Google's protocol for agentic payments that enables humans to cryptographically sign consent for AI spending limits. For example, users can authorize their AI to "spend up to $150 on running shoes" - creating a verifiable credential that merchants can validate.
Why it matters:
- Solves the chargeback problem for merchants when AI makes purchases
- Works with Coinbase's x402 crypto payments protocol
- Compatible with MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- Enables fast, low-cost stablecoin transactions
The hackathon invites developers to build commerce applications using these protocols. DIMO is already exploring mobility use cases, such as AI agents that can handle DMV registration or vehicle sales.
Verifiable intent is the foundation of agent payments! Introducing the Best Integration of AP2 track, judged by @nalin of @googlecloud! Sign up and join the x402 Agentic Commerce Hackathon 馃憞
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