USDC Payments & x402
ParlayTix uses USDC stablecoin for all payments, powered by the x402 protocol. This enables instant, fee-free transfers between buyers and sellers on the Base network.
How Payments Work
Find Tickets
Pepper finds tickets matching your criteria
Review Details
Check the price, seats, and seller information
Approve Payment
Sign the transaction with your wallet
Instant Transfer
USDC moves directly to the seller
Receive Ticket
NFT ticket arrives in your wallet
What is x402?
x402 is a payment protocol that enables instant, trustless transfers of USDC on the Base network. Named after HTTP status code 402 ("Payment Required"), it's designed for machine-to-machine payments where speed and reliability are critical.
Instant Settlement
Sellers receive funds immediately - no waiting for bank transfers or clearing periods.
Zero Platform Fees
The x402 protocol has no platform fees. You only pay network gas (fractions of a cent).
Automatic Royalties
When tickets are resold, original sellers automatically receive their royalty cut.
Secure Signatures
EIP-3009 signatures ensure your funds can only be spent with your explicit approval.
Example Transaction
* Actual gas costs vary but are typically less than $0.01
Payment Security
- EIP-3009 Signatures: Your wallet signs a message authorizing the exact payment amount. Funds can't be taken without this signature.
- Non-Custodial: ParlayTix never holds your funds. Payments go directly from your wallet to the seller.
- On-Chain Verification: Every transaction is recorded on the Base blockchain and can be verified by anyone.
- Webhook Confirmation: Purchases are only processed after the blockchain confirms the payment.