Solana and Google Cloud Launch Pay.sh: AI Agents Pay in Stablecoins

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Solana Works With Google Cloud To Make AI Agents Pay in Stablecoins

The Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have teamed up to create Pay.sh, a new marketplace where AI programs can automatically make payments using stablecoins on the Solana network.

As a researcher, I’ve been investigating a new platform that’s changing how we access cloud services. Instead of relying on traditional accounts and subscriptions, it allows you to pay only for what you actually use, leveraging the x402 protocol. This is a significant shift because it opens up these powerful tools – like Gemini, BigQuery, and Vertex AI – to be used directly by software, even if that software operates independently.

Solana Powers a New Settlement Layer for AI Commerce

Pay.sh builds upon the x402 standard – initially created by Coinbase and Cloudflare – to create a central hub for payments. This hub includes Google Cloud and over 50 other payment providers. Every transaction is settled using stablecoins, and these providers process payments quickly on the Solana network. The Solana Foundation announced the launch on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as a new way for machines to handle commerce.

This launch is the latest step in a growing partnership between the two companies. Google has already started validating the Solana network, and the Solana Foundation released tools for building intelligent agents. Pay.sh now adds a way to monetize these combined technologies.

This change is beneficial for those using the system. Instead of needing pre-paid funds or manually managing access codes, the software can automatically gain access and only pay for what it actually uses.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Google Cloud! Now, agents can easily find, use, and pay for Google Cloud APIs – like Gemini, BigQuery, and Vertex AI – directly with stablecoins on Solana. This means no more accounts or subscriptions are needed, simplifying access and payment.

— Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) May 5, 2026

How Developers Plug In

As a researcher, I’ve been working with Pay.sh, and I’ve found it’s really versatile. It comes with a command line interface, but what’s particularly neat is that it runs directly within popular AI models like Gemini, Claude Code, and others – even Codex, Openclaw, and Hermes. The way it handles transactions is also streamlined; agents can access a central list of Google Cloud services and community APIs and then complete transactions without needing any extra setup or integration work.

Having a wide range of options is important for developers working with systems like the Coinbase Agent Payments Protocol. Pay.sh stands out because it settles transactions directly on the Solana network using stablecoins, instead of relying on traditional payment methods.

The Solana Foundation announced that the marketplace is now open to all developers, who can immediately start publishing their applications without needing to join a waitlist.

What It Means for Enterprises

Pay.sh helps companies securely share data stored in Google Cloud with external parties. It allows data owners to grant access through a system called x402, while Pay.sh manages the billing and permissions, ensuring the raw data itself remains protected.

This new approach could allow unused BigQuery resources to earn money, with payments made in stable digital tokens instead of traditional bills. However, it remains to be seen if there will be enough demand for this service, especially considering the recent decrease in x402 transactions.

A key indicator of success will be how quickly data owners start adding their systems after the launch.

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2026-05-06 14:23