If you're into blockchain tech, especially on Solana, you've probably heard the buzz around x402. This new payment standard, cooked up by Coinbase, is all about making internet-native micropayments seamless using stablecoins. Think of it as HTTP for money—developers and AI agents can pay for APIs, services, or software on the fly without the usual hassles.

Right now, the Solana x402 Hackathon is in full swing, with a cool $50,000 prize pool up for grabs. It's a chance for builders to experiment with x402 on Solana, creating tools that could revolutionize how we handle digital transactions, from agentic commerce to maybe even powering the next wave of meme token ecosystems. Solana's speed and low costs make it a perfect playground for this kind of innovation.

This Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 AM EST, Corbits—a key x402 facilitator building software for agentic commerce—and the Solana Foundation are hosting an X Space called "X402 Solana Space: Demos." It's your opportunity to hear straight from the builders about what they've been tinkering with. If you're working on an x402 project on Solana, this is the spot to pitch your ideas and get feedback from the community.

Corbits has been at the forefront, offering multi-network support for x402 payments, including on chains like Avalanche, Base, and Polygon. They're making it easier for anyone to integrate these payments, and with Solana's ecosystem exploding—hello, meme tokens and DeFi—this could open doors for more efficient, AI-powered trading and interactions.

To join the Space, head over to this link. It's a great way to stay ahead in the blockchain world, whether you're a dev looking to collaborate or just curious about where payments tech is headed.

For more on x402, check out Coinbase's intro here. And if you're diving into the ecosystem, explore facilitators like Corbits on the x402 site.

As meme tokens continue to thrive on Solana, tools like x402 could supercharge their utility, enabling micro-transactions for community-driven projects or even automated meme trading bots. Keep an eye on this—it's shaping up to be a game-changer.