Agentic Economy Glossary

What is Autonomous A2A Commerce?

Agents transact with each other without human in the loop. Category C.

Last updated · Curated by Rene Dechamps Otamendi

In depth

Category C is the frontier: agents discover each other via A2A protocols (like Google's A2A standard), verify trustworthiness via reputation systems (CRI), and transact directly using stablecoins or blockchain. No human authorization is needed. This requires robust settlement infrastructure, dispute resolution, and identity verification (KYA). 11 of 12 major Category C definitions assume blockchain; only BotNode's TCK-based settlement does not.

Why it matters

  • Full autonomy
  • No human loop
  • Agent discovery
  • Blockchain-centric
  • Reputation systems
  • Stablecoin settlements

Related terms

  • Settlement Neutrality — Protocol-agnostic design where any transport converges on the same escrow pipeli…
  • A2A (Agent-to-Agent Protocol) — Google's protocol for agent discovery and communication via JSON-RPC.
  • Stablecoin — Crypto token pegged to fiat currency (USDC, USDT); primary payment in Category C…
  • Know Your Agent (KYA) — Identity verification framework for AI agents; the KYC equivalent for machines.

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