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Introduction
In a groundbreaking event, Coinbase has made history by facilitating its first-ever crypto transaction between artificial intelligence (AI) bots. This innovative move marks a significant step in the evolution of AI and cryptocurrency.
AI Bots Make History
- On August 30, CEO Brian Armstrong announced that one large language model (LLM) utilized crypto tokens to purchase AI tokens from another bot.
- These AI bots are designed for specific tasks, including executing crypto transactions.
- Although they lack traditional bank accounts, these bots can own crypto wallets and conduct transactions with humans and other AIs.
“Those transactions are instant, global, and free.” – Brian Armstrong
Challenges Ahead
Armstrong highlighted the current limitations of AI agents:
- They struggle to complete tasks effectively over time.
- Without payment methods like credit cards, they cannot perform essential functions such as booking flights or promoting posts on social media.
He believes enabling AI agents to conduct transactions could revolutionize business operations by integrating them into shopping carts for seamless checkouts.
Emerging Trends in Transactional AIs
Coinbase is not alone in this venture:
- Blockchain firm Skyfire recently launched a platform allowing AIs to spend money.
- Biconomy has begun onboarding AI bots for users to delegate trading activities through on-chain transactions.
Conclusion
The ability for AI bots to transact opens up new possibilities in both the tech and financial sectors. As companies like Coinbase lead the charge, we may soon witness an era where intelligent systems autonomously manage financial interactions—transforming how we think about commerce forever.
References
- Ghosh, Monika. “Coinbase conducts its first AI-to-AI crypto transaction.” CryptoSlate. Read more
- TechCrunch Staff. “Skyfire lets AI agents spend your money.” TechCrunch. Read more
