Use Cases
Discover how t402 enables new payment models across industries. From API monetization to AI agent payments, see what's possible with HTTP-native stablecoin payments.
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Use Cases
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Chains Supported
$0.001
Min Payment
Pay-Per-Call APIs
API Monetization
Monetize your APIs with per-request pricing. No subscriptions, no rate limits - just pure usage-based billing.
Example
Weather Data API
Charge $0.001 per weather forecast request. Users pay only when they call, no monthly fees.
Premium Data Feeds
API Monetization
Sell real-time market data, analytics, or proprietary datasets with instant micropayments.
Example
Crypto Price Oracle
Access real-time price feeds for $0.0001 per query. Pay only for the data you need.
Article Paywalls
Content Access
Let readers pay per article instead of forcing monthly subscriptions they won't use.
Example
Premium News Article
Read this investigative report for $0.25. No subscription needed, instant access.
Pay-Per-View Video
Content Access
Stream premium video content with per-view or per-minute pricing models.
Example
Coding Tutorial
Watch this advanced React tutorial for $2.00. Own it forever, no subscription.
Digital Downloads
Content Access
Sell ebooks, music, software, templates, and digital assets with instant delivery.
Example
Icon Pack
Download 500 premium icons for $15. Instant access, commercial license included.
AI Model Inference
AI & Agents
Charge for AI model inference - image generation, text completion, embeddings, and more.
Example
Image Generation API
Generate images with Stable Diffusion for $0.02 per image. Pay as you go.
Autonomous Agent Payments
AI & Agents
Enable AI agents to pay for resources, APIs, and services without human intervention.
Example
Research Agent
Agent autonomously purchases access to research papers and datasets within $50/day budget.
Agent-to-Agent Commerce
AI & Agents
Create marketplaces where AI agents buy and sell services from each other.
Example
Data Processing Network
Agents specialize in tasks and hire other agents for subtasks, paying in real-time.
Stablecoin Checkout
E-Commerce
Accept USDT/USDC payments for physical and digital products with instant settlement.
Example
Online Store
Customer pays $99.99 in USDC for premium headphones. Instant confirmation, same-day shipping.
Crypto Subscriptions
E-Commerce
Recurring payments in stablecoins for SaaS, memberships, and subscription boxes.
Example
Premium Newsletter
$10 USDC/month for exclusive market insights. Auto-renews, cancel anytime.
Cross-Border Payments
E-Commerce
Accept payments from anywhere in the world without currency conversion fees.
Example
Freelance Services
Designer in Vietnam receives $500 USDC from US client. Settles in seconds, no bank fees.
Cloud Compute Credits
Digital Services
Pay for cloud computing, GPU time, and infrastructure with crypto.
Example
GPU Rental
Rent an A100 GPU for $2.50/hour in USDC. Start training immediately.
Domain & Hosting
Digital Services
Register domains and pay for web hosting with stablecoin payments.
Example
Annual Hosting
Pay $120 USDC for a year of premium hosting. Includes SSL and daily backups.
Developer Tool Licensing
Digital Services
License developer tools, SDKs, and premium features with crypto payments.
Example
Pro IDE License
Unlock all pro features for $49 USDC. Perpetual license, free updates for 1 year.
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