DashPay Network Overview
DashPay is not a single app or chain — it’s a modular payment network designed for ecosystems where participants include not just users, but also devices, agents, APIs, merchants, and relayers. The network operates through a mix of local computation, ephemeral proof exchange, and asynchronous blockchain settlement via the x402 standard.
This allows DashPay to support trust-minimized payments even in places or systems where traditional rails cannot reach.
Key Participants
🧑💻 Users
Individuals using DashPay wallets for private, peer-to-peer payments, tap-to-pay retail, or offline transfers. Users control their own keys, generate ZK proofs, and finalize transactions without exposing identity.
🤖 Agents & Bots
Autonomous scripts or AI agents that initiate or receive payments — for example, paying for API usage, compute time, or data access. DashPay supports request/response payments through HTTP x402 without needing wallet UIs.
🏪 Merchants & Devices
Shops, vending systems, terminals, or IoT endpoints that accept DashPay offline via ZK-NFC or QR. Payments are validated locally and queued for on-chain finality once connected.
🌐 DashNodes
Optional relayer nodes or light clients that sync offline payment proofs to the blockchain. They help bridge delayed transactions and enable cross-party reconciliation.
🧠 Local Verifiers
Each device in the network runs a local verifier and risk filter. These systems detect fraud, validate proof structure, and enforce rate limits — all without cloud dependency.
Value Flow Overview
Request Initiated
A user, app, or agent sends a request for value — via NFC, QR, API, or HTTP x402.
Payment Proof Exchanged
The payer responds with a ZK proof or signed token that proves balance or permission.
Local Confirmation
The recipient device verifies the proof locally, accepts payment, and stores it as pending.
On-Chain Reconciliation
When either party reconnects, the proof is submitted via x402 to the preferred blockchain, finalizing the transaction.
Auditability & Sync
All reconciled payments are verifiable on-chain. Participants can audit their history without revealing counterparties.
Modular and Chain-Agnostic
The DashPay network is:
Composable – works inside existing apps, agents, and devices
Chain-agnostic – supports Base, Solana, Polygon, and other L1/L2 networks
Extensible – modular logic for compliance, settlement routing, and integration
DashPay transforms payments from static, user-initiated actions into network-native events — verifiable, programmable, and optimized for autonomy. Whether it's a tap at checkout or a bot settling an API fee, the network is designed to confirm, reconcile, and scale silently in the background.
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