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**ChainDoc has officially launched on the SKALE Network**, bringing gas-free onchain agreements to users. The platform offers: - **Zero gas fees** for all transactions - **Instant finality** for immediate confirmation - **Immutable trust** through blockchain technology This deployment addresses a major pain point in blockchain adoption - high transaction costs that often make small agreements economically unfeasible. **SKALE's infrastructure** enables ChainDoc to provide seamless digital agreement services without the typical Ethereum gas burden. Users can now create, sign, and execute digital contracts onchain without worrying about fluctuating gas prices or transaction delays. [Read the full announcement](https://skale.space/blog/chaindoc-goes-live-on-skale-redefining-trust-and-transparency-in-digital-agreements)

**SKALE Labs explains x402 protocol** - a new payment system that lets AI agents make micropayments for resources they consume. **How x402 works:** - Uses HTTP 402 "Payment Required" status code - Agents pay cents for API calls, files, or queries instantly - Shifts from subscriptions to **pay-per-use model** - No wallets or gas fees needed for users **The process:** - Agent requests resource → Site replies "402 payment needed" → Agent creates payment → Facilitator verifies onchain → Resource delivered instantly **Why SKALE fits perfectly:** - **Zero gas fees** make micropayments viable - **Instant finality** enables real-time transactions - SKALE Expand brings gasless flows to other blockchains **Key benefits:** - Users get tap-to-pay simplicity - Developers unlock micropayment business models - Ecosystems gain fee-free transactions This enables autonomous agents to chain services economically - fetching data, generating content, and paying for resources without human intervention. [Read full details](https://skale.space/blog/the-gasless-design-behind-x402)

**SKALE Expand** has launched on the Base Sepolia testnet, bringing zero gas fee transactions to the Base ecosystem. Key features include: - **Zero gas fees** for Base developers - **Instant finality** for transactions - **BITE protocol** integration - Support for **x402** in the Base ecosystem This launch represents SKALE's expansion strategy to bring gas-free execution across all EVM chains. Developers can now build on Base while leveraging SKALE's scaling infrastructure. [Documentation](https://docs.skale.space/welcome/skale-on-base/) and [Builders Group](https://t.me/+o_7DCw9qcbI2NDYx) are available for developers interested in building with the new integration.

**DECRYPTED Episode 7** explores key developments in blockchain adoption, Federal Reserve policy impacts, and potential Google Layer 1 developments. The episode references Paul Graham's insight: *"When experts are wrong, it's often because they're experts on an earlier version of the world."* Key discussion points likely include: - Current state of x402 adoption metrics - How Fed policies and tariffs affect crypto markets - Google's rumored blockchain infrastructure plans This continues the DECRYPTED series examining the intersection of traditional finance, emerging tech, and decentralized systems. [Watch the full episode](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lDGLBmNEvYxm) | [Read Graham's article](https://www.paulgraham.com/ecw.html)

**SKALE School Episode 4** dives into the intersection of AI agents and confidential computing technology. The latest educational session explores: - Current developments in AI agent technology - **Future directions for confidential computing** - Practical applications within blockchain ecosystems This follows Episode 3's focus on agentic commerce and the x402 protocol, showing SKALE's continued emphasis on emerging technologies. The broadcast provides insights into how confidential computing could reshape privacy and security in decentralized applications. [Watch the full episode](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yoKMPDggEWxQ)