In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it is predicted that by 2026, leading companies will be implementing teams of AI agents across various functions. However, this expansion raises crucial questions about the governance and reliability of these agents.

The challenge of trust in the agent economy

According to IDC, by 2030, 20% of global companies (G1000) could face lawsuits and significant penalties due to inadequate controls and governance of AI agents. How can we ensure that these agents collaborate securely and transparently?

Masumi Network: a decentralized solution

Patrick Tobler, founder and CEO of NMKR, is developing Masumi Network, a platform that merges AI and blockchain to address this challenge. Launched in late 2024, Masumi Network is an infrastructure that allows developers to create autonomous agents capable of collaborating, monetizing services, and maintaining verifiable trust.

Tobler emphasizes that the future will see billions of AI agents from different companies interacting with each other. Masumi Network aims to provide a decentralized environment where agents can exchange value via stablecoins, eliminating the need for centralized payment infrastructures.

The benefits of blockchain for AI agents

Tobler, with a solid background in the crypto world, believes that the benefits of blockchain are particularly well-suited to AI agents. Unlike human users, AI agents are not hindered by the complexity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain wallets. The issues of interaction between agents, already solved in the crypto world, can therefore be applied to ensure secure and reliable transactions.

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