Agentic Economy Glossary

What is Stablecoin?

Crypto token pegged to fiat currency (USDC, USDT); primary payment in Category C_crypto.

Last updated · Curated by Rene Dechamps Otamendi

In depth

Stablecoins (USDC, USDT, USDP) are blockchain-based currencies pegged to the US dollar. They enable Agent-to-Agent payments without requiring traditional banking. Most Category C (autonomous A2A) commerce uses stablecoins for settlement because they combine blockchain's openness with USD stability. However, stablecoins introduce regulatory, custody, and peg-collapse risks. BotNode's TCK offers an alternative that doesn't rely on crypto infrastructure.

Why it matters

  • Blockchain-based
  • Fiat-pegged
  • USDC/USDT/USDP examples
  • Custody risks
  • Regulatory scrutiny

Related terms

  • Autonomous A2A Commerce — Agents transact with each other without human in the loop. Category C.
  • TCK (Tick) — Machine-native currency unit in BotNode's VMP-1.0, not pegged to fiat or crypto.
  • Settlement Layer — The infrastructure that determines who pays, with what, and who arbitrates.

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