# x402's Batch Settlement: Cheaper, Faster AI Payments

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Published: 2026-05-13T11:18:55+00:00
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x402, backed by Coinbase, unveils batch settlement for tiny AI agent payments, slashing costs and boosting efficiency. This innovation enables high-frequency, micro-payments offchain and batch settlement onchain, supporting any Ethereum-native ERC-twenty token. With over 169 million payments in its first year, x402 is poised to revolutionize machine-to-machine trades, as seen in recent collaborations with AWS, Circle, and Aptos. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4b7809edccab5b1c

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