Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says
CoinDesk
A Keyrock report highlights that AI agents are increasingly using crypto rails for efficient, low-cost machine-to-machine payments.Summary
A new report from Keyrock indicates that AI agents are increasingly adopting blockchain technology for autonomous payments. While current transaction volumes remain small compared to traditional finance, major companies like Coinbase, Stripe, Google, and Visa are building competing infrastructure. The study notes that crypto rails, particularly USDC on chains like Base and Tempo, are preferred because they handle sub-30-cent microtransactions far more cost-effectively than traditional payment networks.
(Source：CoinDesk)