Launched mainnet with strategic backing from Stripe and Paradigm; aims to solve the cost issue of micropayments for AI agents via its Machine Payments Protocol.

Predicted to 'underwhelm' in 2026, viewed as a 'flyer bet' by its parent company (Stripe) and not an 'all-in' strategic commitment.

Launch described as one of the most impressive in crypto history due to its list of partners. Expected to become a dominant platform for payments by leveraging Stripe's user base. Hosts speculate it will have a token.