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TBC (Turing Bit Chain)
Synergistic Advantages of Integrating x402 with the TBC Public Chain
Deploying the x402 protocol on the TBC public chain can generate a “1+1>2” effect, specifically reflected in the following areas:
1. Ultra-low-cost micropayments become a reality
The vision of x402 is to support micropayments as low as $0.0001, but high transaction fees on traditional blockchains (such as $1–5 on Ethereum L1) make this hard to achieve. TBC’s ultra-low fees make micropayments economically viable. For example, when an AI agent pays $0.01 to access API data, the transaction fee is only 1% of the payment, while credit card solutions can charge transaction fees exceeding 30%. This cost advantage will unlock new business models:
Pay-per-use AI inference: Machine learning models can charge per query (e.g., $0.005/query), instead of requiring mandatory monthly subscriptions.
Autonomous IoT device transactions: Sensors can pay $0.001 to upload data to the cloud, enabling a truly decentralized Machine-to-Machine economy.
2. Deep integration of the UTXO model with payment processes
x402 payment authorizations can be mapped to TBC UTXO transactions, leveraging their native features to enhance functionality:
Time-locked payments: API access can be bound to UTXO time locks. For example, after payment, a UTXO is created and locked until a specific time, automatically releasing funds upon expiry to ensure timely service delivery.
Multisig arbitration: For high-value transactions (such as cloud resource pre-purchases), a third-party arbitrator can be introduced via UTXO multisig scripts to reduce dispute risks.
As illustrated, x402 significantly streamlines the payment process, while TBC’s UTXO model can further optimize underlying settlement. For example, consecutive payments by AI agents can be batched into a single UTXO transaction, reducing on-chain load.
3. Cross-chain payments and asset interoperability
The x402 protocol is designed to be chain-agnostic, but multi-chain payments require asset conversion solutions. TBC’s future cross-chain bridging capabilities will allow users to pay x402 requests with BTC:
Dynamic exchange mechanism: When users pay in BTC, TBC automatically converts it on-chain to stablecoins and settles with API providers for a seamless experience.
Global accessibility: With TBC’s compliance framework, x402 payments can be adapted to different regions, serving a wider global audience.
4. Enhanced security and privacy
Anti-correlation: The transaction isolation feature of the UTXO model makes payment records difficult to trace, protecting business confidentiality.
Compliance-friendly: TBC miner nodes require KYC certification, satisfying audit and regulatory requirements.