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AP2 Vs x402
AP2 covers how an agent gets permission to pay, x402 covers how a site charges the agent, and Zambo records what the agent did with each paid call.
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AP2 covers how an agent gets permission to pay, x402 covers how a site charges the agent, and Zambo records what the agent did with each paid call.
Check the current request terms and wallet response before proceeding. Payment, tool execution and the saved work receipt are distinct records.
Side-by-side table
Side-by-side table. For AP2 vs x402, use this section to answer the named question with the relevant source or call record.
Check the live challenge for amount, asset, network and recipient before approving. Payment and tool execution are separate events.
Which one your agent needs today
The client needs to understand the payment challenge, use a wallet and network it supports, and resume the same request after payment. A service can still refuse or fail the underlying call, so inspect its response separately.
Check the current client and server documentation before enabling unattended payment.
See one paid call with a receipt
The payment challenge describes the request and the amount due. A separate work receipt records the tool call and its returned status; it should not be treated as a wallet settlement confirmation.
Open the saved call at the receipt checker to inspect its recorded fields.
Try this prompt
Start with a small request. Change the details to match your task.
Use Zambo to explain the payment step before it happens, then show the receipt for the completed request.
FAQ
What is AP2 vs x402?
AP2 covers how an agent gets permission to pay, x402 covers how a site charges the agent, and Zambo records what the agent did with each paid call.
What does a Zambo receipt show?
It shows the saved record and its available status. It does not prove that the output is correct or complete.
How do I try this with Zambo?
Check the payment request in your wallet, approve only a request you intend to pay, then review the resulting receipt.
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