Bot bank accounts: In 2024, Coinbase allowed AI agents to open crypto wallets, letting bots transact with other bots for the
Chapter 1

The rise of autonomous wallets

Chapter 2

When bots buy from bots

Chapter 3

AI agents in the wild

Chapter 4

The rules of autonomous money

YOUR GOAL

Master of The agentic economy

Ch 1 · The rise of autonomous wallets
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nic The rise of autonomous wallets

Your own digital mind, Guiding your money, Autonomous wallets, future's coming!

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nic The shift from search to action

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The shift from search to action

nic AI is moving from answering questions to executing complex purchases.

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How microscopic transactions power bots

nic Bots use tiny fractional payments to trade resources instantly.

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Bot* (No)
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BETA

nic Guide your bot's spending to discover how AI agents make smart financial choices.

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Fun Fact

Bot bank accounts: In 2024, Coinbase allowed AI agents to open crypto wallets, letting bots transact with other bots for the first time.

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Glossary
autonomous wallet (noun)
A digital account or storage system that executes financial transactions independently without direct human intervention. Coinbase launched its dedicated autonomous wallet infrastructure on February 11, 2026, to enable machine-to-machine payments.

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Gossip

Would you trust an AI with your credit card?

Jun 17

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Quiz

What is the primary limitation of traditional credit cards for AI agents?

Jun 17

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nic How microscopic transactions power bots

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Gossip

Who should manage a bot's budget?

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Quiz

What is 'tool calling' in the context of AI agents?

Jun 17

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nic How AI gets its own wallet

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Quiz

What digital currency is commonly used by AI bots for stable pricing?

Jun 17

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nic How humans set spending boundaries

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Quiz

Which blockchain network is popular for AI microtransactions due to low fees?

Jun 17

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Quiz

What do AI agents use to hold and spend money independently?

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Quiz

Which technology allows developers to set strict spending limits on AI wallets?

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Quiz

Why do AI agents prefer microtransactions over monthly subscriptions?

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Quiz

What is the main purpose of an API key in autonomous shopping?

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