GoPlus Builds Security Firewall for x402's AI Payment Surge

Web3 security infrastructure firm GoPlus has announced the imminent launch of a comprehensive security service built on the x402 protocol, a decentralized payments framework designed for AI-driven transactions. The service, currently in its final testing phase, offers developers and AI agents tools such as malicious address detection, token security analysis, and transaction simulation, aiming to bolster blockchain transaction safety and enable real-time risk mitigation. With a pay-as-you-go model and permissionless access, the service is positioned to handle over 30 million calls, enhancing the x402 platform's business value and security profile.

The x402 protocol itself has seen explosive growth, with Coinbase reporting a 10,780% surge in transaction activity last month. The open-source system, which facilitates autonomous payments between AI agents and users, recorded nearly 500,000 transactions in a single week, including a record 239,505 transactions on a single day. While some skeptics question whether the activity is artificially inflated, the protocol's ecosystem has attracted significant attention, with its market value rising 266% in 24 hours to nearly $180 million.

GoPlus's entry into the x402 ecosystem aligns with broader trends in AI-agentic commerce. Coinbase recently unveiled a "Payments MCP" system enabling AI models like Claude and Gemini to manage stablecoin transactions and fiat on-ramps via natural language commands. The platform's integration with Binance and its Ethereum-based settlement layer further underscore the protocol's appeal for scalable, trustless payment solutions. Meanwhile, Solana's x402 variant has also gained traction, with PayAI's x402 token surging 39.62% in 24 hours to a $31.61 million market cap, driven by developer activity and new toolkits.

Analysts highlight x402's potential to redefine digital payments. A16z's crypto division predicts $30 trillion in autonomous transactions by 2030, while Artemis Capital notes that stablecoin settlement volumes have grown 70% year-to-date, with B2B transfers accounting for two-thirds of the total. Tron's dominance in stablecoin processing is waning, with networks like Solana and Base capturing market share, reflecting a structural shift toward lower-cost, high-throughput alternatives.

GoPlus's security service is poised to address critical vulnerabilities in this rapidly evolving landscape. By offering plug-and-play tools for x402 developers, the firm aims to reduce friction in adopting AI-driven payment systems while ensuring robust safeguards against fraud and malicious activity. As x402's ecosystem expands, the service's capacity to process 30 million calls could position it as a cornerstone of secure, decentralized commerce.