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Block brings Bitcoin payments to AI agents with Lightning Network upgrade

The Cryptonomist·September 25, 2026·1 min read
Block brings Bitcoin payments to AI agents with Lightning Network upgrade

Block added Lightning Network support to the x402 payment protocol, enabling Bitcoin payments for AI agents that need to buy data, APIs, and digital services without human intervention. Jack Dorsey's payments company is betting that software, not just people, will soon need Bitcoin, expanding the utility of the cryptocurrency.

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