Announcing the Monetization Gateway: charge for any resource behind Cloudflare via x402
The introduction of the Cloudflare Monetization Gateway enables seamless micropayments for web assets, addressing a critical gap in monetizing AI-driven usage.
- Cloudflare's Monetization Gateway allows charging for any asset protected by Cloudflare via stablecoins over x402 protocol
- x402 settles payments in under a second with negligible fees down to fractions of a cent
- Monetization Gateway scales across 330+ cities through Cloudflare’s global network
Full summary
Cloudflare introduces the Monetization Gateway, enabling customers to charge for any digital resource protected by Cloudflare using stablecoins via the x402 protocol. This new system simplifies usage-based billing by handling payment verification at the edge, reducing overhead and latency. The gateway supports micropayments down to fractions of a cent with sub-second settlement times, making it ideal for AI-driven transactions. It scales across 330+ cities through Cloudflare’s global network and offers features like variable pricing based on task complexity.