Request lifecycle
- A client calls for an upstream target.
- The router probes the upstream endpoint.
- If payment is required, the router returns
HTTP 402 Payment Requiredwith anx402Gateway challenge and the SELAT quote identifier. - The client creates a payment signature and retries with the payment headers.
- The router verifies the inbound payment.
- The router settles the upstream request using the appropriate rail adapter.
- The router returns the upstream response body.