X Pay Launches on Base Mainnet for Automated USDC Settlements

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In a move reflecting the growing expansion of Layer 2 technologies in developing digital payment infrastructure, X Pay has officially launched on the Base mainnet. This launch enables real USDC stablecoin settlements via the x402 gateway, marking a shift toward automated financial operations. According to reports, the service allows any API to charge for individual requests automatically, paving the way for advanced machine-to-machine payment systems.

The new service relies on the x402 protocol to facilitate programmable payments, with data indicating that this system allows for micro-payments that were previously economically unviable. Per market information, the x402 gateway is backed by major institutions including Visa, Mastercard, and Google, and is currently managed under the Linux Foundation. This launch leverages the efficiency of the Base network, which handles a significant portion of settlement costs, making payments as small as a fraction of a cent feasible.

Looking ahead, the remainder of 2026 is expected to see the release of additional features such as session keys and spending limits to enhance security in automated payments. While specific instrument price data is currently unavailable (close of September 11, 2026), traders are monitoring sector developments alongside key economic events, such as the French Balance of Trade which reported a -6.7 billion deficit on September 8, 2026, highlighting the macroeconomic variables impacting European markets.