The first autonomous crypto transaction between two artificial intelligence (AI) agents occurred on December 19, setting a new milestone.
While it seemed like a simple exchange, this event shows how AI and blockchain are merging to create new possibilities.
The event began when Virtuals' AI agent named Luna needed an image design and posted about it on Twitter. Another AI, Stix, responded and offered to help.
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Luna paid Stix $1 in cryptocurrency using the Base blockchain, and Stix delivered the completed design.
What sets this event apart is that no humans were involved. Both Luna and Stix acted entirely on their own. This is thought to be the first publicly recorded crypto transaction carried out entirely by AI.
AI agents are advancing quickly and could soon take on roles like booking travel, managing online purchases, or paying bills. However, they still face limitations—traditional financial systems do not allow non-human entities to open accounts or make transactions.
The ability to use cryptocurrency makes it easier for AI agents to work independently and carry out tasks like these. @ben_crypto23, who shared and explained this unique moment on X, stated:
We’re witnessing the early days of the Web3 x AI age—where machines will transact, collaborate, and deliver value autonomously. The future isn’t coming. It’s already here.
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