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According to Bernstein Research, cryptocurrency is set to transform payments in the artificial intelligence (AI) economy. The report emphasizes the growing need for micro-payments, which current financial systems struggle to support. By integrating blockchain wallets into AI language models, users could make transactions using simple natural language commands.

The unique features of cryptocurrency fit well with the demands of machine-to-machine transactions in AI. Bernstein states that “crypto solves almost all the criteria” needed for AI payments.

There’s a rising demand for “identity-proven, cross-border, permissionless micro-payments at almost zero marginal cost with instant settlements tied to AI consumption patterns,” according to Bernstein.

Gautam Chhugani, the lead analyst at Bernstein, explains that cryptocurrency can tap into the AI payments market by offering greater programmability and financial autonomy for AI agents.

The current financial infrastructure consists of systems specific to different jurisdictions, connected through global networks like SWIFT. This setup requires individuals and businesses to go through numerous identity checks to access banking services.

The report raises an important question: “How would AI agents get bank accounts and credit cards without a clear identity?” For AI agents to make payments, they need these accounts, which is a challenge in the existing system that relies on identifiable documentation.

The main hurdle in the AI financial landscape is the difficulty machines have in performing micro-payments—transferring small amounts of money without friction. The report asks: “Can you stream money (like streaming video) in micro sums based on consumption?”

Currently, digital dollar stablecoins exceed $150 billion in circulation on the blockchain, with an annual settlement value of over $7.5 trillion. While these stablecoins have mainly found use in crypto-native contexts, the report suggests they could gain new relevance in the AI economy.

Integrating blockchain wallet systems into Large Language Models (LLMs) could be the first step in empowering AI agents with cryptocurrency capabilities. This would allow users to authorize transactions through simple commands in natural language.