The "Agentic Economy" is Here (AI Agents)

While the market chops, a new sector is exploding: Autonomous AI Agents. We are moving from "AI coins" (like Fetch.ai) to "Agent coins" (like Virtuals Protocol and ai16z). 

This is no longer about just analyzing data; it’s about Action.

• The Shift: Projects are deploying AI agents that have their own crypto wallets. These agents can autonomously tweet, trade, and even pay other agents for services without human permission. 

• Real-World Integration: Circle recently integrated USDC payment protocols specifically for AI agents, allowing them to make micropayments. We are witnessing the birth of a machine-to-machine (M2M) economy where bots are the biggest new consumer class. 

• The Meta: Watch for the "Virtuals" ecosystem. The narrative is shifting to “Which AI agent can build the biggest cult following?”