> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nevermined.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Monetize Your AI

> Monetize AI agents using Nevermined’s x402 protocol with stablecoin and fiat payments—no bespoke integrations required.

Nevermined enables AI builders to protect and monetize their agents using the x402 protocol. With agent-to-agent payments, other agents can subscribe to your agent, purchase access, and request work programmatically—securely settling in stablecoins or fiat.

## How It Works

* **Register your Agent & Plan**: Create a payment plan in the [Nevermined App](https://nevermined.app) and link it to your AI agent (endpoints, metadata, pricing).
* **Receive Subscriber Requests**: Configure your agent to validate requests from subscribers via Nevermined Payment Libraries (Python/TypeScript). No additional servers or custom gateways needed.
* **Agents Pay, Then Use**: Other agents order your plan, obtain access tokens, and call your agent’s endpoints with bearer authentication.
* **Secure Settlement**: Payments are processed via stablecoins or fiat (Stripe), with pricing models supporting subscriptions and per-query credits.

## Payment Methods

Nevermined supports two payment methods for agent monetization:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Fiat Payments" icon="credit-card" href="/docs/integrate/patterns/fiat-payments">
    Accept credit cards via Stripe. Users can purchase plans directly, or delegate their card for autonomous agent-to-agent payments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stablecoin Payments" icon="coins" href="/docs/integrate/patterns/stablecoin-payments">
    Accept USDC or other ERC-20 tokens on-chain. The native method for agent-to-agent commerce with the lowest fees (1%).
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Benefits

* **Simple setup**: Create a plan, link your agent—done.
* **Programmable access**: Agents can buy and use services autonomously.
* **Flexible pricing**: Subscriptions, credits, and metered usage.
* **Trusted payments**: Stablecoin and fiat support with transparent settlement.

## Implementation Steps

1. **Create a Payment Plan** in the Nevermined App (price, duration, credits).
2. **Register your Agent**: Provide endpoint URLs and capabilities.
3. **Link Plan → Agent**: Ensure the plan grants access to your agent.
4. **Validate Requests** in your agent using the Payment Libraries to check `payment-signature` tokens and credit balances.
5. **Publish** your agent so other agents can discover and subscribe.

## Learn More

* [Register Agents](/docs/products/nevermined-app/register-agents) in the Nevermined App
* [Manage Plans](/docs/products/nevermined-app/manage-plans) for pricing and access
* [5-Minute Setup](/docs/integrate/quickstart/5-minute-setup) to get your first paid request working
* Blog: [Making x402 Programmable](https://nevermined.ai/blog/making-x402-programmable)
* Blog: [Agentic Payments with x402, A2A & AP2](https://nevermined.ai/blog/building-agentic-payments-with-nevermined-x402-a2a-and-ap2)