Ping Crossmint Demo

The Ping Crossmint demo is a complete full-stack implementation showing how to integrate Crossmint smart wallets with the x402 payment protocol. It includes both a React client with UI and an Express server with detailed logging.

Overview

This demo demonstrates:

React Client: Full UI for wallet creation, deployment, and payment execution
Express Server: Protected endpoints with x402 middleware and facilitator integration
Smart Wallets: Crossmint wallet integration with two signer types (API Key and Email OTP)
Payment Flow: Complete end-to-end payment from user approval to settlement

Key Features:

Crossmint smart wallet creation and management
Two authentication methods: API Key (server-side) and Email OTP (client-side)
Wallet deployment with ERC-6492 pre-deployment support
Balance checking (ETH and USDC)
Payment approval UI with detailed transaction info
Comprehensive logging and debugging tools

Prerequisites

Development Environment

Node.js 18.17.0 or higher
npm 9.0.0 or higher
Git

Crossmint Account

Create account at https://www.crossmint.com/
Navigate to Developer Console → API Keys
Generate two API keys:
- Server API Key (format: sk_staging_...) - For API key signer
- Client API Key (format: ck_staging_...) - For Email OTP signer
Important: Save keys securely - never commit to git

Testnet Tokens

ETH for gas fees (0.01 ETH minimum):

Visit: https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia
Paste your wallet address
Request tokens

USDC for payments (1 USDC minimum):

Visit: https://faucet.circle.com/
Select “Base Sepolia” network
Paste your wallet address
Request USDC

Setup

1. Clone and Install

cd ping-crossmint

# Install server dependencies
cd server
npm install

# Install client dependencies
cd ../client
npm install

2. Configure Server

server/.env

PORT=3100
PAY_TO=0x233521928665E16de96267D17313571687eC41b7
NETWORK=base-sepolia

Configuration Options:

PORT - Server listen port (default: 3100)
PAY_TO - Payment recipient address (use your own to receive testnet USDC)
NETWORK - Payment settlement network (default: base-sepolia)

Start the server:

cd server
npm run dev

Expected Output:

Server running on http://localhost:3100
Network: base-sepolia
Payment recipient: 0x2335...c41b7
Protected endpoints:
  GET /ping -> $0.001 USDC

3. Start Client

cd client
npm run dev

Expected Output:

VITE ready in 234 ms
➜  Local:   http://localhost:5174/

4. Verify Setup

# Test server health
curl http://localhost:3100/health

# Test 402 response
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.x402+json" http://localhost:3100/ping

# Open client in browser
open http://localhost:5174

Server Implementation

The server uses x402-express middleware with facilitator integration:

server/src/server.ts

import express from "express";
import cors from "cors";
import { paymentMiddleware } from "x402-express";
import { facilitator } from "@coinbase/x402";
import * as dotenv from "dotenv";

dotenv.config();

const app = express();
const port = process.env.PORT ? Number(process.env.PORT) : 3100;
const payTo = process.env.PAY_TO || "0x233521928665E16de96267D17313571687eC41b7";
const network = process.env.NETWORK || "base-sepolia";

// CORS configuration for client
app.use(cors({
  origin: ["http://localhost:5173", "http://localhost:5174"],
  credentials: true,
}));

// Apply payment middleware with facilitator
app.use(paymentMiddleware(payTo, {
  "GET /ping": { price: "$0.001", network }
}, facilitator));

// Health check endpoint (no payment required)
app.get("/health", (_req, res) => {
  res.json({
    status: "healthy",
    timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
    uptime: process.uptime(),
    port,
    network,
    payTo: payTo.substring(0, 10) + "...",
    endpoints: { ping: "$0.001" }
  });
});

// Protected ping endpoint
app.get("/ping", (_req, res) => {
  res.json({ message: "pong" });
});

app.listen(port, () => {
  console.log(`Server listening on http://localhost:${port}`);
});

Debug Logging

The server includes comprehensive logging middleware:

app.use((req, res, next) => {
  const xpay = req.header("X-PAYMENT");
  console.log(`[REQ] ${req.method} ${req.path} xpay=${xpay ? `len:${xpay.length}` : "none"}`);
  
  if (xpay) {
    const decoded = exact.evm.decodePayment(xpay);
    console.log(`[X-PAYMENT] network=${decoded.network}`);
    console.log(`[X-PAYMENT] authorization.from: ${decoded.payload.authorization.from}`);
    console.log(`[X-PAYMENT] authorization.to: ${decoded.payload.authorization.to}`);
    console.log(`[X-PAYMENT] authorization.value: ${decoded.payload.authorization.value}`);
  }
  
  res.on("finish", () => {
    console.log(`[RES] ${req.method} ${req.path} -> ${res.statusCode}`);
  });
  
  next();
});

Client Implementation

Project Structure

client/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── WalletDisplay.tsx      # Wallet address, balances, status
│   │   ├── PaymentApproval.tsx    # Payment confirmation dialog
│   │   ├── ServerStatus.tsx       # Server health indicator
│   │   └── ActivityLogs.tsx       # Event logging display
│   ├── hooks/
│   │   ├── useCrossmintWallet.ts  # Wallet init, deployment, OTP
│   │   ├── useX402Payments.ts     # Payment request/execution
│   │   └── useWalletBalances.ts   # ETH/USDC balance queries
│   ├── utils/
│   │   ├── x402Adapter.ts         # Crossmint → x402 signer adapter
│   │   └── walletGuards.ts        # Deployment checks, utilities
│   ├── constants/
│   │   └── chains.ts              # Chain configs, RPC URLs, USDC
│   └── types/                      # TypeScript definitions
└── package.json

Key Integration: x402 Adapter

The critical integration point between Crossmint SDK and x402:

client/src/utils/x402Adapter.ts

import type { Signer } from "x402";
import type { EVMSmartWallet } from "@crossmint/wallets-sdk";

export function createX402Signer(wallet: EVMSmartWallet): Signer {
  return {
    async signTypedData(typedData) {
      const signature = await wallet.signTypedData(typedData);
      return signature as `0x${string}`;
    },
    address: wallet.address as `0x${string}`,
    chainId: wallet.chain.id
  };
}

This adapter:

Converts Crossmint wallet to x402 Signer interface
Preserves ERC-6492 pre-deployment signatures
Handles EIP-1271 deployed wallet signatures
Maintains compatibility with facilitator

Usage Guide

1. Initialize Wallet

API Key Signer (Simpler)

Open http://localhost:5174
Signer Type: Select “API Key”
API Key: Enter your sk_staging_... key
Email: your-email@example.com
Chain: base-sepolia
Server URL: http://localhost:3100
Click “Initialize Wallet”

Success Output:

✅ Crossmint wallet created!
📍 Wallet address: 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb
🏗️ Wallet status: pre-deployed

Email OTP Signer (More Secure)

Signer Type: Select “Email OTP”
API Key: Enter your ck_staging_... key
Email: Enter accessible email address
Click “Initialize Wallet”
Click “Send OTP”
Check email for 6-digit code
Enter code and click “Verify OTP”

Success Output:

✅ OTP verified successfully!
✅ Crossmint wallet created!
📍 Wallet address: 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb

2. Fund Wallet

Copy the wallet address and fund with testnet tokens:

# Get Base Sepolia ETH
# Visit: https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia
# Paste: 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb
# Wait 30-60 seconds

# Get Base Sepolia USDC
# Visit: https://faucet.circle.com/
# Select: Base Sepolia
# Paste: 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb
# Wait 30-60 seconds

Verify balances in UI:

💰 ETH: 0.1000
💰 USDC: 10.0000

3. Deploy Wallet (Optional but Recommended)

Pre-deployed wallets work for signature verification but may fail at settlement.

Click “Deploy Wallet”
Wait 30-60 seconds for confirmation
Status changes to “deployed”

Expected Output:

🚀 Deploying wallet...
📝 Transaction hash: 0x1a2b3c4d...
✅ Wallet deployed successfully!

Cost: ~0.001 ETH (Base Sepolia gas)

4. Make Payment Request

Click “Make Ping”
Server returns 402 Payment Required

UI displays:

💳 Payment Required
Amount: 0.001000 USDC
Recipient: 0x2335...c41b7
Network: base-sepolia

5. Approve and Execute Payment

Review payment details
Click “Approve Payment”
Wallet signs authorization (automatic)
Client retries with X-PAYMENT header

Success Output:

✅ Payment executed successfully!
📨 Server response: {"message":"pong"}
🎉 X402 + Crossmint payment complete!

Payment Flow

Initial Request

Client requests /ping without payment header

402 Response

Server returns payment requirements in JSON format

Sign Authorization

Crossmint wallet signs EIP-712 typed data

Retry with Payment

Client includes signed payment in X-PAYMENT header

Verify Signature

Server verifies signature off-chain (ERC-6492 or EIP-1271)

Settlement

Facilitator attempts on-chain USDC transfer

Return Content

Server returns {"message":"pong"} on success

Signature Formats

Pre-deployed Wallet (ERC-6492)

Format: 0x<signature><factory-data>6492649264926492...
Length: ~854 characters
Purpose: Signature verification before contract deployment

How it works:

Signature includes deployment parameters
Can be verified off-chain without deployed contract
Facilitator may fail settlement (requires deployment)
Demonstrates successful signature verification

Deployed Wallet (EIP-1271)

Format: 0x<signature-data>
Length: ~174 characters
Purpose: Contract validates via isValidSignature()

How it works:

Smart contract implements EIP-1271 interface
On-chain signature validation
Full settlement support
Production-ready pattern

API Reference

GET /health

Health check endpoint - no payment required. Request:

curl http://localhost:3100/health

Response:

{
  "status": "healthy",
  "timestamp": "2024-10-02T14:32:15.234Z",
  "uptime": 3456.789,
  "port": 3100,
  "network": "base-sepolia",
  "payTo": "0x233521928...",
  "endpoints": {
    "ping": "$0.001"
  }
}

GET /ping

Protected endpoint requiring $0.001 USDC payment. Request (without payment):

curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.x402+json" http://localhost:3100/ping

Response (402):

{
  "accepts": [{
    "payTo": "0x233521928665E16de96267D17313571687eC41b7",
    "network": "base-sepolia",
    "asset": "0x036CbD53842c5426634e7929541eC2318f3dCF7e",
    "maxAmountRequired": "1000"
  }],
  "version": "2"
}

Request (with payment):

curl -H "X-PAYMENT: <base64>" http://localhost:3100/ping

Response (200):

{
  "message": "pong"
}

Dependencies

Client

{
  "dependencies": {
    "@crossmint/wallets-sdk": "latest",
    "@crossmint/client-sdk-react-ui": "latest",
    "x402-axios": "^0.6.1",
    "viem": "^2.37.6",
    "axios": "^1.12.2",
    "react": "^18.2.0"
  }
}

Server

{
  "dependencies": {
    "express": "^5.1.0",
    "x402-express": "^0.6.1",
    "@coinbase/x402": "^0.6.1",
    "cors": "^2.8.5",
    "dotenv": "^17.2.2"
  }
}

Next Steps

Solana Demo

Implement paywalls on Solana blockchain

Weather Demo

Protect dynamic endpoints with query parameters

Crossmint Docs

Deep dive into Crossmint Wallets SDK

x402 Protocol

Read the full x402 specification

Troubleshooting

Wallet Initialization Fails

Error: “Invalid API key” Solution: Use sk_staging_... for API Key signer, ck_staging_... for Email OTP signer.

Payment Settlement Fails

Message: “Payment verification completed, settlement had issues” Status: Expected with pre-deployed wallets. Signature verification works, on-chain settlement requires deployment. Solution: Deploy wallet first for full end-to-end payment flow.

Port Already in Use

Error: EADDRINUSE Solution:

# Find process
lsof -i :3100

# Kill it
kill -9 <PID>

# Or use different port
PORT=3200 npm run dev

Get Started

Core Concepts

HTTP Paywalls

Agent-to-Agent

Deployment

Documentation Index

​Ping Crossmint Demo

​Overview

​Prerequisites

​Development Environment

​Crossmint Account

​Testnet Tokens

​Setup

​1. Clone and Install

​2. Configure Server

​3. Start Client

​4. Verify Setup

​Server Implementation

​Debug Logging

​Client Implementation

​Project Structure

​Key Integration: x402 Adapter

​Usage Guide

​1. Initialize Wallet

​API Key Signer (Simpler)

​Email OTP Signer (More Secure)

​2. Fund Wallet

​3. Deploy Wallet (Optional but Recommended)

​4. Make Payment Request

​5. Approve and Execute Payment

​Payment Flow

​Signature Formats

​Pre-deployed Wallet (ERC-6492)

​Deployed Wallet (EIP-1271)

​API Reference

​GET /health

​GET /ping

​Dependencies

​Client

​Server

​Next Steps

Solana Demo

Weather Demo

Crossmint Docs

x402 Protocol

​Troubleshooting

​Wallet Initialization Fails

​Payment Settlement Fails

​Port Already in Use

Ping Crossmint Demo

Overview

Prerequisites

Development Environment

Crossmint Account

Testnet Tokens

Setup

1. Clone and Install

2. Configure Server

3. Start Client

4. Verify Setup

Server Implementation

Debug Logging

Client Implementation

Project Structure

Key Integration: x402 Adapter

Usage Guide

1. Initialize Wallet

API Key Signer (Simpler)

Email OTP Signer (More Secure)

2. Fund Wallet

3. Deploy Wallet (Optional but Recommended)

4. Make Payment Request

5. Approve and Execute Payment

Payment Flow

Signature Formats

Pre-deployed Wallet (ERC-6492)

Deployed Wallet (EIP-1271)

API Reference

GET /health

GET /ping

Dependencies

Client

Server

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

Wallet Initialization Fails

Payment Settlement Fails

Port Already in Use