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Autonomous agents will necessitate financial independence, accelerating mainstream crypto and stablecoin adoption for seamless machine-to-machine transactions. Digital wallets and programmable payment rails will become standard agent infrastructure.

Impact: Creates immediate demand for programmable payment solutions, algorithmic custody services, and automated treasury management tailored to AI workflows.

— from AI's 80-Year Overnight Success and the Agent Economy · a16z Podcast· Apr 03, 2026