# Ripple, Coinbase, and Circle Join Linux x402 Foundation They came together to shape the future of AI payments. - **Source:** [CryptoPotato](https://brifing.si/source/bd22636b-ec8d-42a8-8cca-1937c50e0f6c) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a8da921d-458b-4c1f-846f-8d02401640db ## A New Collaboration Ripple, Coinbase, and Circle have joined the Linux x402 Foundation to shape the future of AI payments. This foundation is working on a protocol that will make it easier for AI-based systems to make payments. ## The Importance of AI Payments AI systems are not only making recommendations but also taking on functions such as purchasing services and completing transactions. Therefore, there is a need for a reliable infrastructure for AI payments. ## The Role of Open Protocol The x402 protocol aims to enable AI systems to make payments as fast and reliable as data exchange. This protocol offers an infrastructure that is not controlled by a single company. ## Ripple's Contribution Ripple is supporting the x402 protocol using the XRP Ledger infrastructure. This allows AI systems to transact using XRP and RLUSD stablecoin. ## Vendor-Neutral Governance The Linux x402 Foundation adopts an open and vendor-neutral governance model, aiming to create an infrastructure that supports different networks and payment methods. ## The Future of Payments AI payments will become an important part of transactions in the future. The x402 protocol aims to provide a reliable and effective solution in this field. ## Sources covering this story - https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-coinbase-circle-join-linux-x402-foundation-to-help-shape-ai-payments/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._