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2- Complexity
- Medium
- Impact area
- Technical
An open protocol for agent-initiated payments, using signed user “mandates” so an agent transacts on someone’s behalf with a verifiable chain of authorization. Rides on A2A.
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An open protocol for agent-initiated payments, using signed user “mandates” so an agent transacts on someone’s behalf with a verifiable chain of authorization. Rides on A2A.
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