Cloudflare, Inc., a major player in internet infrastructure, has officially launched the NET Dollar, a USD-backed stablecoin designed to facilitate instant and secure cross-network transactions. Announced on September 25, 2025, this initiative targets the emerging AI-driven internet, enabling microtransactions, pay-per-use models, and fractional payments to support creative content and automated financial systems.
CEO Matthew Prince emphasized that this move aims to shift internet business models away from ad platforms and slow bank transfers, stating, "The internet’s next business model will be powered by pay-per-use, fractional payments, and microtransactions—tools that shift incentives toward original, creative content that actually adds value." He added that Cloudflare's global network will help modernize financial infrastructure to "move money at the speed of the internet."
While specific blockchain details and financial metrics were not disclosed, the NET Dollar is expected to soon be available, potentially influencing sectors reliant on fast, AI-driven payments. This launch aligns Cloudflare with future commerce trends and could spark regulatory discussions around microtransactions.