TIER_C · monthly brief · Public record
x402’s first anniversary: protocol real, independent demand still scarce
A year after Coinbase’s launch, SDKs, facilitators and edge vendors existed. Public independent payer proof for most sellers remained thin. Listing count is not demand.
Event 28 May 2026 · source 7 September 2026 · zFinia published 7 September 2026 · retrospective