What is AP2?
AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol) is Google's protocol for enabling AI agents to make payments. It's one of the machine-payment rails sipi.bot gates.
How it works
AP2 defines how agents initiate, authorize, and settle payments across services.
It's designed for agent-to-service commerce at scale.
Why it matters
It's a signal that agentic payments are becoming infrastructure — and infrastructure needs guardrails.
The risk
Faster settlement means faster damage from a runaway agent. Pre-settlement decisions are the control.
FAQ
Is AP2 available now?
Check Google's current documentation for availability and scope. The protocol family (x402, AP2, AgentKit) is the pattern to design for.
Does sipi.bot support AP2?
Yes — sipi.bot sits in front of AP2 flows as the approval layer.
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