Algorand Announces Winners of Global x402 Challenge, Receives 115 Submissions
Algorand has announced the winners of its Global x402 Challenge. According to Blockchain News, the challenge received a total of 115 submissions.
x402 is a machine payment protocol built on the HTTP 402 status code, designed primarily to enable AI agents to complete pay-per-use and API call settlements without human intervention. Algorand solicited projects built on the protocol through the challenge format and received 115 submissions in total.
Information disclosed so far is limited to the winners list and the total number of submissions. The specific focus of each winning project, the prize amounts, and subsequent implementation plans have not yet been disclosed.
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- 2026-10-24
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- 2026-10-24
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