Exa integrates x402 on Base for on-demand agent search payments

Exa has integrated x402 on Base to enable AI agents to purchase search queries on demand using USDC without needing prior sign-ups, API keys, or funded store accounts. The company reports that more than 96,000 agent transactions have been settled using this vending-machine-like payment model. Developers can fund a single wallet to access multiple services automatically as required by their tasks. Open article →