According to a recent institutional research report, the evolution of AI is entering an “Agentic Era” where AI acts autonomously. The report identifies payments infrastructure as a critical component for this shift, naming the Stable platform as a key player. Stable is building a blockchain specifically for AI agent-driven payments, solving a structural issue in current stablecoin systems by using USDT for both transactions and network fees.
The conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting from reactive tools to autonomous agents that perform tasks. A recent report breaks this evolution into three phases, with the current third phase focusing on integration where AI agents execute real-world actions.
These agents require what the report calls “Agentic Utilities,” including seamless payment systems to operate at machine speed. The payments industry is undergoing a significant overhaul, positioning platforms built for this new era at the forefront. Stable is cited as a key platform in this emerging post-AI economy.
The platform is backed by industry figures like Paolo Ardoino and PayPal. It is constructing a blockchain designed specifically for AI agent-driven payments, moving beyond retail or speculative use cases. This addresses a core structural problem in today’s popular stablecoin ecosystems.
Currently, if an AI agent uses USDC on Ethereum or USDT on Solana, it needs a separate native token to pay gas fees. This creates friction, forces balance management, and exposes the system to gas token volatility. “This becomes very annoying for a human. And it is unacceptable for an autonomous system that’s supposed to run 24/7,” the report notes.
Stable solves this by using USDT for both payments and gas, eliminating the need for a separate token. In agentic systems, payments become continuous and embedded within decision-making processes. The platform is built to cater to this exact scenario of autonomous, conditional transactions.
