The x402 standard, which facilitates automated AI agent payments on blockchain, has experienced a significant decrease in daily transactions, dropping by more than 92% since its peak in December 2025. According to NS3.AI, despite the swift adoption of related tools and platforms by developers and social media, there has been a notable reduction in on-chain activity, especially within the infrastructure sector. Analysts remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of an autonomous AI agent economy, driven by innovations such as OpenClaw, Moltbook, and the ERC-8004 token standard. However, market skepticism continues to linger.

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