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 <li>Pay.sh enables AI agents to make stablecoin payments on Solana.</li>
 <li>Runs on Google Cloud Platform using the x402 protocol.</li>
 <li>Supports Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) for automated transactions.</li>
 <li>Allows per-API call payments instead of subscriptions.</li>
 <li>Integrates with multiple AI tools, data platforms, and blockchain providers.</li>
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<h2 id="pay-sh-launch-connects-ai-agents-to-stablecoin-payments">Pay.sh Launch Connects AI Agents to Stablecoin Payments</h2>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
 Introducing <a href="https://t.co/wP8Q8614MS" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/wP8Q8614MS</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://twitter.com/googlecloud?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@googlecloud</a>
 For the first time agents can discover, access, and pay-per-request for APIs from Google Cloud including Gemini, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and more using stablecoins on Solana.
 No accounts, no subscriptions,… <a href="https://t.co/iV6Tc1t2fc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/iV6Tc1t2fc</a>
 — Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) <a href="https://twitter.com/SolanaFndn/status/2051698987304956281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 5, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <a href="https://x.com/SolanaFndn/status/2051698987304956281" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana Foundation officially shared on Twitter</a>, AI agents can now autonomously pay for Google Cloud services and other APIs using stablecoins on Solana following the launch of Pay.sh by the Solana Foundation and Google Cloud. The system enables agents to execute transactions directly without relying on traditional payment structures. 
The gateway operates an API proxy on Google Cloud Platform, connecting AI agents to backend services through the x402 protocol, an open AI payments standard incubated by Coinbase and now under the stewardship of the Linux Foundation. The system also supports the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), developed by Tempo and Stripe.
<h2 id="supports-api-based-payments-across-ai-and-blockchain-services">Supports API-Based Payments Across AI and Blockchain Services</h2>
Pay.sh allows AI agents to pay fractions of a cent per API call instead of using monthly subscription models. The system works with services including Google Cloud and Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude Code, OpenAI’s Codex, OpenClaw, Hermes, and others.
The platform connects to blockchain infrastructure providers such as Helius and Alchemy, along with data services from Dune Analytics and Nansen, enabling a broader ecosystem of AI-driven payments.
<h2 id="growing-industry-focus-on-ai-payment-infrastructure">Growing Industry Focus on AI Payment Infrastructure</h2>
The launch comes as technology and crypto companies expand efforts to build payment systems for autonomous AI agents. Coinbase recently introduced an x402 app store for agents as part of ongoing development in this area.
These platforms are designed for enterprise developers seeking programmable payment systems that support new business models beyond traditional financial rails. Google has also expanded its crypto payment infrastructure efforts, including the introduction of an AI agent payments protocol backed by Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation earlier this year. Additionally, companies such as Stripe and MoonPay have introduced systems that enable AI agents to conduct stablecoin transactions on behalf of users.
Recently, the Solana Foundation also introduced the <a href="https://cryip.co/solana-stride-program-ecosystem-security/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">STRIDE security framework</a> to monitor and evaluate ecosystem projects through independent assessments. The initiative includes tiered incentives based on total value locked (TVL), offering enhanced security support for qualifying protocols. Additionally, the Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) was launched to coordinate security firms and researchers across the ecosystem. These measures aim to improve transparency and strengthen security practices while maintaining project-level responsibility.
<h2 id="faqs">FAQs</h2>
1.&nbsp; What is Pay.sh? Pay.sh is a gateway service launched by Google Cloud and the Solana Foundation that enables AI agents to make stablecoin payments for APIs and services using blockchain infrastructure.
2. How do AI agents use Pay.sh? AI agents connect through an API proxy on Google Cloud Platform and use protocols like x402 and MPP to autonomously execute payments for each API call.
3. What payment model does Pay.sh use? Pay.sh supports a pay-per-use model, allowing AI agents to pay fractions of a cent per API call instead of relying on traditional subscription-based pricing.
4. Which services and platforms are supported? The system works with services such as Google Cloud, Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude Code, OpenAI’s Codex, and integrates with providers like Helius, Alchemy, Dune Analytics, and Nansen.
Source: <a href="https://solana.com/news/solana-foundation-launches-pay-sh-in-collaboration-with-google-cloud" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana</a>

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