Google Cloud, Solana Foundation roll out new pay-as-you-go system for AI agents

Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launched Pay.sh, enabling AI agents to autonomously discover, access, and pay for APIs using Solana blockchain. This integration streamlines AI bot operations while leveraging Solana's transaction speed and low costs. The development strengthens Solana's enterprise adoption prospects and positions it as infrastructure for AI-driven applications, potentially attracting Indian developers building autonomous systems.
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