Solana has announced the x402 Hackathon, set to take place from October 28 to November 11, focusing on internet-native and AI-oriented payment innovations. The event features a total prize pool of $50,000, distributed across five tracks: Trustless Agents, x402 API Integration, MCP Servers, x402 Development Tools, and x402 Agent Applications, with each track offering up to $10,000 in prizes. The hackathon is a collaborative effort organized by the Solana Foundation, Coinbase, Phantom, Merit Systems, and Corbits. The x402 protocol, developed by Coinbase, aims to streamline digital payment processes, enhancing efficiency and integration in the digital economy.