Product / servicePublic referenceBase
Blockchain infrastructure for payments
A blockchain built by Coinbase with infrastructure for stablecoin and agent-driven payments.
THE QUESTION IT ADDRESSES
Where do applications record and settle onchain payments?
A concise reading of published information. The explanatory grouping below is editorial, not an implementation test.
A simplified mechanism
- Connect a compatible wallet and payment integration.
- Submit and verify transactions on the network.
What it does not establish
A network does not manage an agent’s purchase intent or make every asset acceptable to every merchant.
Where it fits
A settlement option beneath agent wallets and facilitators, distinct from the x402 protocol.
Sources & further reading
Sources reviewed on2026-10-30. Summaries are paraphrased; follow the current source for changes.