x402 on Stacks: Bitcoin-Native Payments for APIs & Services

This demo showcases an implementation of the x402 payment protocol on Stacks, enabling Bitcoin-based payments for APIs and services directly on a Bitcoin Layer 2. The project includes both client-side and backend modules for processing, validating, and enforcing payments using Bitcoin settlement logic anchored to Stacks. It demonstrates how pay-per-request and usage based pricing can be implemented without custodial accounts or traditional payment processors. **Key highlights:** - Implementation of the x402 payment protocol - Bitcoin-based payments on Stacks - Client + backend modules included - Payment validation and enforcement logic - Designed for APIs, services, and machine-to-machine payments Built during the Hacker House, this project explores how Bitcoin can be used as programmable money for internet-native services without subscriptions, chargebacks, or trusted intermediaries. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.stacksx402.com/ #Bitcoin #Stacks #x402 #bitcoinpayments #APIs #layer2 #HackerHouse #payments