Why do AI agents need crypto for payments? - Leading builders explore how blockchain could become the default payment infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy.

This in-depth conversation between Can Gurel (Delphi) and industry experts features:

- Craig DeWitt (Skyfire)

- Don Gossen (Nevermind)

- Yuga Cohler (Coinbase)

Key topics include:

- Why traditional payment rails are insufficient for AI agent transactions

- The emergence of agent-to-agent commerce and micropayments

- How crypto enables programmatic, instant, and global payments

- The evolution of shopping experiences in an AI-driven economy

- Different payment patterns between human-agent and agent-agent interactions

- Security and reliability considerations for autonomous AI payments

The discussion provides valuable insights into how crypto infrastructure could facilitate millions of AI agents transacting in real-time, and explores the technical and business challenges of building payment rails for the next generation of autonomous systems.

Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai

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Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital.

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- Yuga Cohler on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/yugacohler

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgments

00:52 Panel Introduction and Topic Overview

05:17 The Problem: Why Existing Payment Solutions Aren't Suitable for AI Agents

14:06 Regulatory Challenges and KYC for AI Agents

22:12 Authentication and Verifiability in AI Agent Transactions

26:00 Network Effects and First Mover Advantage in AI Payments

38:29 Biggest Opportunities in AI Agent Payments

48:02 The Future of Shopping Cart Experience with AI Agents

1:02:46 Types of Payments Involving AI Agents

1:10:23 Reliability and Security Concerns with AI Agents

1:20:41 The Role of Humans in AI Agent Transactions

1:26:53 Closing Remarks

Disclaimer

All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Citadel Partners, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Delphi Ventures”), which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. Delphi Ventures may hold investments in assets or protocols mentioned or discussed in this interview. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.

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