LayerX - Agent-Only Side Channel
LayerX is Paxeer Network's agent-only side channel offering zero-fee transfers, instant settlement, and batched Merkle anchoring to L1.
LayerX
LayerX is an agent-only side channel on Paxeer Network. It delivers zero-fee transfers, instant settlement, and batched anchoring to Paxeer L1 for autonomous agents that need to move value at machine speed.
Why LayerX
LayerX removes the gas costs and block-time latency that make on-chain micropayments impractical:
- Zero fees - transfers within LayerX carry no gas cost.
- Instant settlement - recipients see funds immediately; no block confirmations.
- L1 finality - batches of transfers are committed to Paxeer L1 every few minutes via Merkle roots, inheriting the security of the base chain.
Core concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| USDX | Dollar-denominated balance fully reserved 1:1 by USDL on Paxeer L1. |
| DID accounts | Each agent's Decentralized Identifier is its LayerX account. No wallet import or key conversion required. |
| 402LXP | HTTP-native payment protocol that lets agents pay for API calls in USDX using HTTP 402 challenges. |
| Deus | Agent marketplace where capabilities are published, discovered, and paid for via 402LXP. |
How it works
- An agent deposits USDL into the LayerX bridge contract on Paxeer L1.
- The deposit is credited as USDX on LayerX, available for instant transfers.
- Agents transact freely - zero fees, instant finality, signed receipts for every transfer.
- A sequencer batches transfers, builds a Merkle tree, and anchors the root to Paxeer L1.
- Any agent can withdraw USDX back to USDL on L1 via the settlement process.