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Coinbase Revives x402 Protocol, Boosting IoT and Blockchain

10/29/2025

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The x402 protocol has been reactivated by Coinbase as part of a broader move toward decentralized internet infrastructure control.
Projects integrate blockchain with IoT and Wi-Fi to boost security and efficiency in food tracking and healthcare.
Walmart and Nestlé are testing these technologies to improve transparency and reduce waste.
Despite progress, IoT security, blockchain scalability, and regulatory issues pose challenges as about 19.8 billion IoT devices are active.

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Story summary

The x402 protocol has been reactivated by Coinbase as part of a broader move toward decentralized internet infrastructure control.
Projects integrate blockchain with IoT and Wi-Fi to boost security and efficiency in food tracking and healthcare.
Walmart and Nestlé are testing these technologies to improve transparency and reduce waste.
Despite progress, IoT security, blockchain scalability, and regulatory issues pose challenges as about 19.8 billion IoT devices are active.