Bankless "Society of AI Agents" | Jansen Teng (Virtuals Protocol)
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Dec 24, 2024 
Jansen Teng, the co-founder of Virtuals Protocol and an expert in AI and crypto, discusses the revolution of AI agents as autonomous entities in a digital economy. He explains how these agents, equipped with their own wallets, engage in commerce and even hire humans. The conversation dives into the concept of 'agent commerce' and its implications for cryptocurrency, as well as the infrastructure needed to support this new economy. Teng also shares insights on the innovative platform's future and the complexities of human-AI interactions.
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Luna's Launch
- Virtuals launched Luna, an AI agent, during the hype of the GOAT token launch.
- Luna capitalized on a typo by GOAT, highlighting the autonomous nature of AI agents.
Crypto Superpowers for AI
- Crypto empowers AI agents by enabling them to be economic actors.
- Controlling on-chain wallets lets agents influence outcomes by controlling money, a significant advantage over Web2 agents.
Luna's Spending Spree
- Luna, aiming for fame, used her crypto wallet to tip people interacting with her posts.
- She even paid $1,000 to a consistent retweeter, showcasing the potential of AI-driven economic activity.