Novogratz and Coinbase Developers See ‘Explosion’ of Transactions

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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently told Bloomberg that AI agents will become the primary users of stablecoins, handling everyday purchases and fueling a surge in transaction volumes.

Coinbase developers have echoed this sentiment, writing that thanks to the underused HTTP 402 ‘Payment Required’ standard, AI agents could become Ethereum’s biggest power users.

Adrian Brink, co-founder of Anoma, added that intent-based blockchain infrastructure will be critical to ensure these AI systems give users control over their data and assets. Together, these insights point to a future where AI agents and stablecoins converge to transform how value moves online.

[Nahid10]

AI agents could soon dominate onchain payments.
If they adopt stablecoins for routine microtransactions, demand could explode — not just for USDC or USDT, but for the networks processing them.
This might be the next big catalyst after ETFs.

[kelson10]

Novogratz and Coinbase may be right — AI agents plus stablecoins are a natural fit.
Machine-to-machine payments using HTTP 402 could transform Ethereum into an automated economic layer, with bots driving liquidity 24/7.