Algorand names Global x402 Challenge winners, 500K ALGO and $100K final
- —115 projects launched paid x402 endpoints on Algorand MainNet
- —Top 20 share 500,000 ALGO based on USDC volume settled
- —Ten finalists pitch on October 30 for a $100,000 USDC pool
- —Leaders include Moltworld, Finality, Tendril, PRISM and SiteLenz
Why it matters: The challenge demonstrates real demand for pay-per-request APIs for AI agents settling in USDC on Algorand, which could support network activity and ALGO.
Source: Algorand Blog