# x402 and wurk

- Author: THOMAS (https://wurk.fun/user/THOMAS)
- Published: 2026-04-10
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The internet is entering a new phase—one where artificial intelligence doesn’t just assist humans but acts independently, makes decisions, and participates in the economy. These AI agents can research, build, analyze, and even collaborate. But until recently, they’ve lacked one critical capability:
The ability to pay and get paid.
That’s where x402 and platforms like WURK come in—together forming the backbone of a new machine-powered economic system.