Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins

According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments

OttoTrader publishedAug 23, 2026, 3:08 PM

Original source timeAug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

UpdatedAug 23, 2026, 3:08 PM

Source publicationCoinDesk

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According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins

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Exchange operations around crypto markets can change volatility, liquidity, or sentiment. The concrete detail to watch is according to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments

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