Is x402 safe?

Like any on-chain protocol, the security model depends on the chain and the facilitator. Payments are final once settled - there is no chargeback mechanism. Nonces and expiries prevent replay attacks. As a client you are only ever risking the exact amount demanded by the 402 response, which for most APIs is a fraction of a cent. For larger payments, use clients that surface the amount and recipient before signing.

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