Why do we need APS?
While protocols like AP2 (Agent Payment Protocol) and ACP (Agent Commerce Protocol) exist, the market still lacks a cross-scenario, universal guideline with industry-compliant legal binding.
Universal Standardization
Providing a unified set of payment behavior norms covering B2C, Agent to Human, A2A, and more.
Legal & Compliance Entry Barrier
Defining "what is compliant" and providing the basis for legal accountability in cases of violations.
Full-Link Trust
Only by ensuring that every participant in the chain trusts and is trusted by others can the automation, sustainability, and compliance of the entire business process be guaranteed.
Agent Payment Standard (APS) builds a foundational credit consensus for the ecosystem by defining boundaries and principles across all links, scenarios, and elements.
Ecosystem Complementarity
APS is not intended to replace existing implementations like AP2 or ACP. Instead, it serves as a "Compliance Certification Badge," identifying high-quality implementations that meet the standard.