UCII uses x402 as the economic authorization layer.
Identity remains the primitive.
x402 provides payment authorization for infrastructure operations.
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1. Client requests a protected UCII operation.
2. UCII returns HTTP `402 Payment Required`.
3. Client submits payment authorization proof.
4. UCII verifies settlement.
5. Operation executes.
6. Settlement receipt is recorded.
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UCII exposes:
This endpoint provides:
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Current settlement configuration:
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UCII does not replace x402.
UCII uses x402 as the economic access mechanism for cryptographic identity infrastructure.
Identity is the primitive.
x402 is the economic authorization layer.