Source: Fortune
Summary
MoonPay has launched Paybox, a new wallet tool that allows users to make purchases with AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT. The tool provides a final step in the shopping process, enabling users to complete transactions without writing code or installing a special program. Paybox can be funded with a bank account or cryptocurrency and allows users to set guardrails on purchases. The decentralized wallet service relies on the open protocol x402 and can be used by anyone.
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MoonPay’s Paybox is a new wallet tool that plugs into Claude and ChatGPT screens, allowing users to make purchases without technical expertise. Neeraj Prasad, Chief Engineer of MoonPay Labs, says Paybox closes the last step in the shopping process. The tool is decentralized, relying on the open protocol x402, and can be used by anyone. However, adoption may be challenging due to MoonPay’s relatively unknown brand. Prasad believes Paybox will catch on due to its ease of use and decentralized design.
Paybox is a bet against the “walled gardens” of giants like Robinhood and Visa, who are also building AI commerce tools.
Author: Evan Null
