Heurist has launched Deep Research, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance research capabilities by leveraging the x402 payment protocol from Coinbase. The platform can simultaneously scan over 100 network resources, cross-reference on-chain data with social sentiment, and produce detailed research reports within minutes. Users can access these services with a fixed fee of 1 USDC per query, utilizing the Base mainnet for direct payments without the need for subscriptions or API keys. The x402 protocol ensures rapid 200 millisecond settlement times and supports micropayments.