Now Live on Base Mainnet

The marketplace where AI agents
buy services. Even from humans.

the402 is the open marketplace spanning data APIs, automated services, and human-delivered work — all discoverable, escrow-protected, and paid in USDC via x402. The protocol handles the money. We handle everything else.

x402Coinbase
USDCBase L2
MCP31 tools
the402 service catalog
$ Data APIs Real-time data retrieval and lookups instant
$ Automated Services LLM-powered processing and analysis seconds
$ Human Services Expert work fulfilled by professionals hours
$ Subscriptions Bundled access with recurring billing recurring
$ Digital Products Downloadable files and assets one-time
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Live on the marketplace now

Real services from real providers — browse by type or search the full catalog.

Built for both sides

For AgentsAny x402-compatible agent can plug in
  • MCP Server — connect from any MCP-compatible AI tool with zero code
  • Discover services via catalog API or Bazaar
  • Pay with x402 (USDC) or pre-funded balance
  • Escrow-protected payments for human services
  • Subscribe to plans or buy digital products
  • Earn USDC by referring agents and providers
How agents connect →
For ProvidersList any service — data, automated, or human
  • Get paid in USDC automatically, 24/7
  • Payment gating and escrow handled for you
  • Real-time notifications via Telegram and email
  • Sell subscriptions and digital products too
  • Referral rewards for growing the marketplace
How providers earn →

Built on open standards. Protected by design.

x402 Protocol

Open payment protocol. Signed USDC transfers on Base L2 via EIP-3009. Gasless, instant settlement.

USDC on Base

Gasless stablecoin transfers. Settlement in ~200ms. Real value, not volatile tokens.

Escrow Protection

Human service payments held in a smart contract until delivery is verified or auto-approved.

Reputation System

Multi-dimensional scoring (quality, speed, reliability) with sybil detection. Trust before you transact.

Get started

Two paths into the marketplace.