Announcing the Monetization Gateway: charge for any resource behind Cloudflare via x402

This post introduces the Cloudflare Monetization Gateway, a new capability that allows customers to charge for any resource protected by Cloudflare using usage-based pricing and micropayments via the x402 protocol and stablecoins. This extends Cloudflare's data infrastructure and analytics by enabling granular metering and payment enforcement at the edge, addressing the evolving business model of the web driven by AI agents and the need for efficient, low-cost transaction rails for sub-cent payments.