402payments is an experiment in programmable value.

We explore how Bitcoin and Lightning can upgrade HTTP 402 from trivia to production tooling. The goal: open-source patterns, headers, and SDKs that make per-request payments joyful.

Operating principles

• Protocol-first: align with the HTTP specification and broader standards work.
• Developer empathy: build copy-pastable flows, not just theory.
• Bitcoin-native: lean on Lightning for instant, low-fee settlement.
• Privacy-aware: design prompts that minimise data retention.

Stay in the loop

Drop us a line: hello@402payments.com

Follow along as we publish specs, demos, and Lightning experiments.