February 10, 2026

Stacks launches x402 challenge with DoraHacks to advance AI protocol use

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In partnership with DoraHacks, another hackathon has commenced, challenging participants to implement the x402 protocol to enhance AI use cases on the Stacks platform, with a $3,000 prize for the winner. This 7-day challenge focuses on creating a marketplace where AI agents autonomously perform transactions using the x402 protocol, enabling seamless micropayments without traditional API keys or subscriptions. Recent developments in such payment protocols are designed to simplify API monetization in decentralized environments, aligning with the broader trend of integrating AI and blockchain technologies to foster self-sustaining agent economies.

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