Core Principles
To ensure the credibility and sustainable development of the standard, APS follows three core pillars:
1. Neutrality
The standard remains independent of any specific technology stack or payment provider, ensuring global interoperability. It is designed to work across different blockchains, traditional payment rails, and AI agent frameworks.
2. Legal & Compliance
Built upon international financial regulatory laws, ensuring that Agent payment behaviors operate strictly within legal frameworks. We are committed to working with legal experts to provide a solid foundation for "Know Your Agent" (KYA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.
3. Open Governance
Driven by a Technical Committee and the community, standard evolution is managed through a transparent RFC (Request for Comments) process. Anyone can contribute, propose changes, and participate in the shaping of the standard.