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README.md

BlockRun Research

We publish regular research on the x402 ecosystem.

State of x402 - December 2025

63 million payments. $7.5M in USDC. 1,100+ projects.

The first real-world proof that AI agents can pay for services at scale.

Format Link
Full Report (PDF) State_of_x402_2025.pdf
Web Version (Markdown) WEB_STATE_OF_X402.md
Presentation Deck blockrun.ai/state-x402-2025-deck.pdf

Key Findings

  • Transaction Volume: 63M+ transactions, $7.5M USDC
  • Average Transaction: $0.12 (true micropayments)
  • Projects: 1,100+ independent projects
  • Endpoints: 4,800+ API endpoints
  • Network Split: Base 53.3%, Solana 36.6%
  • Price Distribution: 76% of services priced at $0.10 or below

Methodology

Data collected from:

  • x402scan.com transaction indexer
  • 6 facilitator discovery APIs (Coinbase CDP, PayAI, Questflow, AnySpend, AurraCloud, thirdweb)
  • Mainnet-only analysis (testnet/devnet filtered)

Future Research

We plan to publish quarterly reports on the x402 ecosystem.

Want to collaborate on research? Open an issue or reach out on Telegram.