x402 lowers deep research costs for agents, on-chain analysis at 5 cents per call
kleffew94 · x · 2026-08-21
Traders are overlooking the cost efficiency of the x402 protocol for deep research, where services like Nansen AI's smart money endpoint can be accessed for 5 cents per call on Base. x402 enables AI agents to make API payments via stablecoins without human approval, significantly democratizing on-chain sleuthing.
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