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Brave Search API adds x402 protocol support for agentic payments

·2026.11.12 09:00

Key point

Developers can now pay per request using USDC on Base, eliminating the need for API keys or account creation.

Details

  • Brave Search API now supports the x402 open payment protocol, enabling instant, pay-as-you-go transactions for autonomous AI agents.
  • The system uses USDC on the Base blockchain, with Brave acting as the facilitator; other networks and stablecoins are planned for the future.
  • Pricing is $0.005 per request ($5 per 1,000) for LLM Context and general web, news, image, video, and local search endpoints.
  • Gas fees on Base are covered for a limited time, and the Stripe-developed Purl Wallet CLI is recommended for agent integration.
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