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Block Adds Bitcoin Lightning to x402 Standard

The Defiant·September 25, 2026·1 min read
Block Adds Bitcoin Lightning to x402 Standard

Block merged the Lightning payment specification into the x402 standard repository, enabling Bitcoin Lightning payments within the x402 framework. A Python implementation is still awaiting review and real-node testing, marking a step toward broader integration of Lightning for streaming payments and machine-to-machine transactions.

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