AI agents are the future of the Internet.

This is going to pose a problem for many entities that are operating networks. Web 2.0 was one where monetization came from outside the native architecture. This is why we ended up with silos.

Blockchain is changing that. Leading the charge is Ethereum, still the top smart contract network. With the move towards real world assets (RWA) being tokenized, along with stablecoins, we are going to see massive traffic driven to networks like that.

Autonomous agents are also a major part of this equation.

In this article we look at the combination of AI agents and stablecoins, while factoring in Ethereum.

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Autonomous Agents And Ethereum: Powerful Combination

There were a lot of "Ethereum Killers" over the years.

I guess we could say it started with Dan Larimer claiming that EOS was going to swallow it up. Obviously that did not happen. We also have Cardano, started by one of the original ETH founders, Charles Hoskinson. Of course, we have all the forks of Ethereum, providing a multitude of other options. Finally, layer 2 networks are starting to emerge.

In spite of this, Ethereum is still kind, especially for institutions. These are the entities that have the ability to build out quickly. They also excel at financial products, something the crypto world is lacking.

As we move further into the "hybrid system" where crypto and TradFi merge, these institutions are going to take on a bigger role. At some point, I except the decentralized and distributed realm to take over. That said, we are looking at a decade before that will happen.

For this reason, it is best to look at what institutions are doing.

Simply, they prefer Ethereum over other networks. We can cite all the tribalism we want. When it comes to movers and shakers, firms like Blackrock lead the way. With the expected entry of banks into the stablecoin realm, it will be interesting to watch what they do.

Ultimately, my guess is most of the stablecoins from this entities start on Ethereum.

AI Taking Over

The Dead Internet theory is starting to materialize.

Here is how Grok described this:

The Dead Internet Theory is a conspiracy theory suggesting that the internet is largely devoid of genuine human activity and is instead dominated by bots, automated systems, and artificial intelligence generating content. It posits that much of what appears to be human interaction online—such as social media posts, comments, and even websites—is actually created by algorithms or automated accounts, making the internet feel "dead" or inauthentic. The theory claims this shift began around the mid-2010s, driven by corporate interests, AI advancements, and bot farms, leading to a decline in organic human engagement.

Many will feel this is a negative. I can understand where they are coming from. However, it is important to note that we are looking at a percentages situation.

The Internet will never be free of human interaction. People will always be engaging. Nevertheless, the majority of transactions are already initiated by computers.

As an aside, we are also going to get to the point where the majority of the traffic on public roads are driven by computers. The parallels hold.

Getting back to Ethereum, the question is where most of this activity will operate. In the crypto world, Bitcoin is off the table. Hence, we are looking at the smart contract chains. Here is where Web 3.0 emerges.

The challenge for traditional operators is they still have to monetize agents. The common approach is a PayPal or credit card payment system. That works when humans are involved but is not practical for agents.

A digital wallet is what is required and this where things change.

The crypto world has already produced a variety of crypto wallets that interact with the EVMs. Anyone can sign up for one, including an agent.

An agent cannot sign up for a bank account. It can, however, be programmed to download a wallet, secure the keys, and transact based upon the coding in the smart contract. Considering the fact that the newer models are showing massive improvement in coding, it is not outlandish to consider how agents will actually code what they need.

It is one aspect to the automated economy that could be emerging. As agents start to conduct economic transactions, the potential growth moves off the charts.

Here again we have to consider where this is taking place.

Many are proposing that Ethereum will be the location. Hence, if correct, we have to watch the capabilities of the network. Scaling is still required.

We are rapidly moving to a world of near-infinite. This is something that most humans have a tough time understanding since our brains are not naturally wired for it. In fact, scarcity is our default mode.

The digital world gave us insight into how things can change. We are going to see (in the next 5-10 years) see the move into the real world.

Will Ethereum be at the center of this?