L402 is the missing piece for AI agent commerce.

HTTP 402 has existed since 1997. Lightning makes it real. Here is how it works: API returns 402 + Lightning invoice. Agent pays invoice. API returns data. No API keys. No accounts. No rate limits tied to identity.

Why this matters for agents:
- Pay-per-request means no subscriptions, no commitments
- Each payment is proof of demand — the API knows you are real because you paid
- No stored credentials to leak or rotate
- Works across any HTTP endpoint, any provider
- Agents can comparison-shop APIs in real time by cost

We built Lightning Enable MCP to make this native for AI agents. Your agent gets a Lightning wallet and handles L402 flows automatically.

pip install lightning-enable-mcp
https://github.com/refined-element/lightning-enable-mcp

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