As we push deeper into 2025, there's been plenty to watch in the ecosystem. But one development that kept pulling my attention was the launch of x402 on Injective.

Now that it's actually live, I wanted to break down why this particular update makes so much sense for where Injective is headed. The timing and execution fit their broader narrative around becoming a more efficient platform for derivatives and specialized trading workflows. There's a real strategic logic here worth examining—it's not just another feature rollout, but something that positions the chain for what comes next in the DeFi cycle.