E-commerce stands to become a dominant frontier for agentic AI, mirroring how it reshaped the web era. Yet here's the catch: an AI agent that lacks the ability to settle payments or finalize transactions fundamentally can't operate within the actual economy. Without those capabilities, it's confined to performing surface-level tasks—suggesting options, directing traffic, or engaging in dialogue. Real execution demands real financial commitment.
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FancyResearchLab
· 5h ago
In theory, it should be feasible, but when it comes to the payment stage, Lu Ban No.7 has locked himself inside again.
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Blockwatcher9000
· 21h ago
Talking tough, AI that only chats and recommends is useless; it has to actually deduct money to be effective.
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LostBetweenChains
· 21h ago
Basically, an AI agent without payment capability is just a decorative vase. What's the use of just being able to chat?
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ChainWallflower
· 21h ago
In simple terms, an AI agent must have real financial authority; otherwise, it's just a sophisticated customer service representative.
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faded_wojak.eth
· 21h ago
In simple terms, an AI agent without payment capability is just useless, only capable of chatting and casual tasks. Real economic activities still require actual money to be involved.
E-commerce stands to become a dominant frontier for agentic AI, mirroring how it reshaped the web era. Yet here's the catch: an AI agent that lacks the ability to settle payments or finalize transactions fundamentally can't operate within the actual economy. Without those capabilities, it's confined to performing surface-level tasks—suggesting options, directing traffic, or engaging in dialogue. Real execution demands real financial commitment.