Pharos Network (PROS), a finance-focused Layer 1 blockchain, has expanded payment options for its AI Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, now accepting both PROS tokens and USDC, as announced via the project’s official X account. The MaaS platform, developed in collaboration with ZAN, incorporates a built-in x402 protocol designed for automated AI agent payments. Users who pay subscription fees with PROS tokens will receive a 20% discount on their monthly costs. The addition of USDC lowers the barrier for developers who prefer to avoid volatile cryptocurrency exposure. The x402 protocol enables machine-to-machine payments without human intervention.