Hedera Introduces Pay-Per-API Model with Agent Accounts
Hedera's new Agent Accounts enable autonomous API access and data purchasing without wallet sharing.
Hedera's new Agent Accounts enable autonomous API access and data purchasing without wallet sharing. Hedera (HBAR) is trading at ₹6.57 ($0.0691), down 1.0% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:45:02 UTC.
This development enhances blockchain usability by allowing autonomous transactions, potentially broadening adoption and use cases for Hedera's network.
- Hedera launches Agent Accounts for autonomous API access and data purchasing.
- New model eliminates need for wallet sharing in transactions.
- HBAR price down 2.68% in 24 hours amid broader market decline.
Hedera has announced a new pay-per-API model that utilizes Agent Accounts, enabling users to purchase data and access APIs autonomously without the need to share their wallets. This development is designed to enhance the usability and security of blockchain transactions.
The introduction of Agent Accounts marks a significant shift in how transactions can be conducted on the Hedera network. By allowing autonomous purchasing, the new model reduces the risk associated with sharing wallet information and simplifies the process of accessing data and APIs.
This innovation comes at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn. The total crypto market cap stands at $2.65 trillion, with 
Bitcoin down 1.07% in the last 24 hours. Hedera's native token, HBAR, is also down 2.68% in the same period, currently trading at $0.069771.
The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 37, indicating a state of fear in the market. Despite this, Hedera's move to improve transaction autonomy could be a strategic step towards attracting more users and developers to its platform.
Looking ahead, it will be important to monitor how this new model impacts Hedera's adoption and whether it leads to increased usage of the network. The performance of HBAR in the coming days will also be a key indicator of market sentiment towards this development.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Hedera (HBAR) has moved from ₹6.63$0.0698 to ₹6.57$0.0691 — -0.99%.
The chart plots HBAR's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 HBAR ≈ ₹7.14 (about $0.0691), down 3.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Hedera Introduces Pay-Per-API Model with Agent Accounts — questions & answers
What are Hedera's new Agent Accounts?
Agent Accounts enable autonomous API access and data purchasing without the need to share wallet information.
How does this affect HBAR's price?
HBAR is down 2.68% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $0.069771.
Why is this development significant?
It enhances blockchain usability and security by allowing autonomous transactions, potentially broadening Hedera's user base.
How much is 1 Hedera worth in rupee today?
About ₹7.14 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.0691. The rupee price moves with both HBAR's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Hedera in rupee page for any amount.
Has Hedera's price moved since this brief was published?
HBAR is down 0.99% since this brief first published — trading at ₹6.57 ($0.0691) now versus ₹6.63 ($0.0698) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Coinfomania. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.