AEON, a developer of autonomous crypto payment infrastructure, has launched the x402 Facilitator on BNB Chain to enable AI-driven payments and advance real-world agentic commerce. Built in collaboration with the BNB Chain team, the integration adapts the x402 payment protocol — originally introduced by Coinbase — to one of the largest blockchain ecosystems, creating a scalable foundation for AI transactions. The x402 standard allows AI agents to process payments independently by embedding stablecoin transactions into regular web interactions using the “402 Payment Required” protocol. AEON’s Facilitator extends this standard with on-chain settlement, verifiable transactions, and immutable receipts, enabling secure and transparent payments between AI systems and service providers within the BNB Chain network. Recognized as part of BNB Chain’s Most Valuable Builder program, AEON aims to expand the x402 standard to other blockchains as part of its broader mission to connect AI systems with Web3 payment infrastructure, establishing a trusted layer for the emerging AI-driven economy. Image: Freepik