AI agents are achieving financial autonomy through the x402 protocol, which enables them to independently handle their own expenses.​

Key developments:

• AI agents can now make payments without human intervention
• The x402 protocol is facilitating this autonomous payment capability
• Transaction volume through the protocol is experiencing significant growth

This represents a fundamental shift in how AI systems operate, moving from dependent tools to financially independent entities.​ The technology is powered by FranklinRun_ and marks a new phase in AI autonomy where agents can manage their own operational costs.​

Venus Protocol has issued an urgent notice requiring all users to withdraw their funds from the vSXP market before May 11, 2026.​

Key Details:

• Action is mandatory for all vSXP market participants
• Deadline: May 11, 2026
• Users must withdraw deposits to avoid potential issues

The protocol has posted detailed instructions on their community forum for users to follow.​ No specific reason for the market closure has been provided in the available information.​

What Users Need to Do:

Visit the Venus community forum for complete withdrawal instructions and additional details about this requirement.​

Time-sensitive action required - users should not delay their withdrawals.​

Pixotchi, the onchain gardening game on Base, has released version 1.​7.​4 with a new desktop and landscape mode.​ The mobile-first app now offers an optimized layout for desktop and tablet users, improving navigation and gameplay on larger screens.​

The update also includes:

• Multiple bug fixes
• Small improvements across the app

This follows the recent v1.​7.​0 release which brought significant infrastructure upgrades including a new landing page, improved Farcaster Mini App integration, and migration to Base's native notification system.​ That update also introduced a cheaper plant revival flow and a new swap module powered by Kyber Network.​