Semantic Payment Metadata
Structured data describing payment terms for machine processing.
What is Semantic Payment Metadata?
Semantic payment metadata is structured, machine-readable data that describes payment requirements, such as amount, recipient, or method, using semantic web standards like RDF. In the x402 protocol, this metadata is included in HTTP 402 responses, enabling automated agents to understand and process payment instructions contextually. For example, an agent could use semantic metadata to negotiate a deferred payment scheme, ensuring compatibility with diverse payment rails or licensing agreements.
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