AI Agents Pay Onchain Autonomously with USDC
Heads up Alchemy @Builder !! AI agents can now use crypto fully autonomously! :alchemy: :hypeparty:
Agents can now autonomously access and pay for blockchain data! ๐
Starting today, AI agents can access data across 100+ networks and pay independently in USDC using Coinbase's x402 standard on Base. No human approval is required.
:arrow_pink: The Flow:
:c1dotgrad: Agent authenticates via SIWE using its onchain wallet.
:c1dotgrad: Calls the agentic gateway with an API request.
:c1dotgrad: Gateway returns an HTTP 402 with payment instructions.
:c1dotgrad: Agent pays in USDC on Base.
The agent automatically tops up its balance when it runs out. You can start with as little as $1 with no contracts or approval process.
:arrow_pink: Available at launch:
:c1dotgrad: Core RPC across all supported chains
:c1dotgrad: NFT APIs for ownership and metadata
:c1dotgrad: Portfolio APIs for multi-chain wallet views
:c1dotgrad: Prices APIs for spot and historical token pricing
:AUtilityPoint: (... and more coming soon!)
:arrow_pink: Introducing Alchemy Skills
:c1dotgrad:We are also launching structured, machine-readable reference docs designed specifically for AI agents. This helps them discover and use every Alchemy product seamlessly!
Start building :arrowslogo: https://agents.alchemy.com/
