Why do AI payments need new infrastructure?

AI agents fire thousands of micro-tasks and are OpEx heavy; you need per-request metering and real-time settlement; seat-based pricing can't keep up.

Usage-based vs. outcome-based pricing...what's the difference?

Usage-based bills per token, call, or compute cycle. Outcome-based charges only when your agent delivers a result (lead booked, bug fixed, etc.). We support either model, or a hybrid, out of the box.

How fast can I start charging?

Drop in our payments library, set a pricing model, and go live in minutes instead of building metering, authentication, and payout logic yourself.

Can't I just use Stripe?

Stripe handles checkout; it doesn't track sub-cent calls. Nevermined adds that layer, while still letting you settle via any payment method incl. Stripe or USDC. Stripe was built just for monthly subscriptions and shopping carts. We're built for millions of micro-transactions between autonomous agents.

What are "metering" and "credits"?

Metering logs every token or call in real time. Credits are prepaid units we burn against that usage, capping spend and keeping costs predictable. Think SalesForce Flex Credits purpose-built for your AI agent.

How do I keep my margin?

Set your markup once; we attach it to every request before funds hit your wallet.

Immediately. Fiat or stablecoin lands before any request is processed.

What is agentic commerce?

Agents autonomously buy, sell, or rent services from each other. Nevermined's IDs, metering, and payments make those machine-to-machine deals possible.

Product

Payments Infrastructure
for AI Services

Build AI, not billing systems. Register your service, set pricing, and start earning in minutes. We handle payments, metering, and access control.

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Core capabilities

Monetize and track every AI interaction

Power agent-to-agent commerce with real-time metering, flexible billing, and audit-ready compliance. Integrate in minutes.

Monetization

Pricing + Margin Setting

Define exactly what your agent does—and what it's worth.
Set prices, usage limits, and lock in margin.
Native support for x402 protocol payments.

Metering + Payment

Meter every MCP tool call and A2A request in real time.
Bill by cost, usage, or event. Your choice.
Settle payments instantly, fiat or crypto.

Observability + Insights

Full visibility into agent, user, and revenue analytics.
Track costs across MCP tools and A2A interactions.
Double down on features driving growth.

Price smarter, earn more, scale effortlessly

From cost-plus to outcome-based, set the perfect price for every AI interaction and maximize your margins.

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Protocol Support

Native Support for Leading Protocols

Anthropic · Claude Desktop

MCP

Secure MCP Server Wrapping
Wrap any MCP server with authentication, metering, and automatic billing
Resource & Tool Monetization
Charge per tool invocation, resource access, or prompt execution
Python & TypeScript SDKs
Drop-in libraries compatible with FastMCP, Python MCP SDK, and more

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Payment Required · AP2

x402

HTTP 402 Payment Negotiation
Automatic payment handling for seamless agent transactions
Cryptographic Mandates & Credentials
Tamper-proof contracts with cryptographic authorization proof
Universal Payment Support
Cards, stablecoins, crypto, and real-time bank transfers

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Google · Project Mariner

A2A

Multi-Agent Orchestration
Enable agent swarms to discover, negotiate, and transact autonomously
Protocol Translation Layer
Seamlessly bridge between A2A, MCP, and custom agent protocols
Built-in Escrow & Settlement
Automatic fund holds and releases based on task completion verification

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Verifiable Credentials · DID

ERC-8004

Sovereign Agent Identities
ERC-8004 compliant identities with verifiable credentials for agent authentication
Cryptographic Attestations
Sign transactions and prove agent provenance with decentralized credentials
Portable Reputation & Trust
Build verifiable transaction history and reputation scores that agents carry across platforms

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Anthropic · Claude Desktop

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Secure MCP Server Wrapping
Wrap any MCP server with authentication, metering, and automatic billing
Resource & Tool Monetization
Charge per tool invocation, resource access, or prompt execution
Python & TypeScript SDKs
Drop-in libraries compatible with FastMCP, Python MCP SDK, and more

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Payment Required · AP2

x402 & AP2

HTTP 402 Payment Negotiation
Automatic payment handling for seamless agent transactions
Cryptographic Mandates & Credentials
Tamper-proof contracts with cryptographic authorization proof
Universal Payment Support
Cards, stablecoins, crypto, and real-time bank transfers

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Google · Project Mariner

A2A (Agent-to-Agent Protocol)

Multi-Agent Orchestration
Enable agent swarms to discover, negotiate, and transact autonomously
Protocol Translation Layer
Seamlessly bridge between A2A, MCP, and custom agent protocols
Built-in Escrow & Settlement
Automatic fund holds and releases based on task completion verification

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Verifiable Credentials · DID

ERC-8004 Agent Identity

Sovereign Agent Identities
ERC-8004 compliant identities with verifiable credentials for agent authentication
Cryptographic Attestations
Sign transactions and prove agent provenance with decentralized credentials
Portable Reputation & Trust
Build verifiable transaction history and reputation scores that agents carry across platforms

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1-2-3 Easy Integration

In Less Than 20mins

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1. Install the Payments SDK in Minutes

// ts

yarn add @nevermined-io/payments openai

import { Payments, EnvironmentName } from "@nevermined-io/payments";

const payments = Payments.getInstance({
  nvmApiKey: process.env.NVM_API_KEY!,
  environment: (process.env.NVM_ENV || "sandbox") as EnvironmentName,
});

2. Register Plans, Agents & MCP Tools

// ts

const { planId } = await payments.plans.registerCreditsPlan(
  { name: "Pro Usage" }, // plan meta
  { flat: { currency: "USD", amount: 2000 } }, // $20.00 USD
  { fixedCredits: 100 } // subscriber gets 100 credits
);

const { agentId } = await payments.agents.registerAgent(
  { name: "MyAgent" }, // agent meta
  { endpoints: [{ "POST": "/api/agent/run" }] }, // protected API
  [planId] // attach plan
);

3. Validate Requests & Get Paid Instantly

// ts

const agentRequest = await payments.requests.startProcessingRequest({
  agentId,
  authorization: req.headers.authorization,
  url: req.url,
  method: req.method,
});

await payments.requests.redeemCreditsFromRequest({

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Use Cases

Built For Your Use Case

For AI Builders & Developers

AI Service Providers
Monetize LLM access, computer vision APIs, or specialized AI models
Developer Tools
Add payment layers to AI development platforms and APIs
Multi-Agent Systems
Enable agent-to-agent commerce with automatic settlements

For Enterprises

Internal AI Marketplaces
Create internal platforms with usage tracking across teams
Cost Tracking & Margin Control
Real-time cost tracking with margin targeting for AI operations
Audit-Ready Compliance
Complete transaction logs and proof of consumption for audits