Google launched an Open Source protocol for AI payments supporting stablecoins, with participation from 60 institutions including the Ethereum Foundation.

Google announced the launch of an Open Source protocol for AI payments that supports stablecoins, allowing AI applications to send and receive Crypto Assets payments directly, especially stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. This move marks a new phase of deep integration between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain payments, supported by over 60 companies and institutions, including Salesforce, American Express, and the Ethereum Foundation.

AI + stablecoin: Google's Open Source payment new standard

According to a report by Fortune, the protocol is led by Google and developed in collaboration with a major CEX in the United States to create stablecoin functionality, with technical consulting provided by the Ethereum Foundation.

James Tromans, head of Google Cloud Web3, stated that the protocol will support both “existing payment rails” and “upcoming stablecoin features,” providing a more flexible value transfer method for AI applications.

Erik Reppel, an engineer from a major CEX in the United States, added that both sides are working towards interoperability of their payment systems, “We are both exploring how AI agents can transmit value to each other.”

Built on Agent2Agent protocol

This payment system is built on the Agent2Agent protocol launched by Google in April of this year, which provides a standardized framework for AI agents (autonomous agents) to exchange information and interact more efficiently.

This upgrade introduces stablecoin trading functionality and has been developed with the participation of over 50 technology partners, including PayPal, Salesforce, SAP, and consulting firms such as Deloitte, McKinsey, and PwC.

Why Stablecoins? The Best Currency Form for AI Payments

The combination of stablecoins and AI is becoming a new trend in the crypto space:

· Regulatory Support: The United States recently passed the GENIUS Act, providing a legal framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins.

· Industry Perspective: Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicts that AI agents will become the largest users of stablecoins.

· Ethereum Foundation: pointed out that when the HTTP 402 status code is combined with EIP-3009, AI agents can automatically execute stablecoin transfers, and stated that “autonomous agents will become powerful users of Ethereum.”

Potential Impact: AI-Driven Decentralized Payment Ecosystem

This time, Google's open source protocol means that future AI applications can be completed without human intervention:

· Cross-border payment

· DeFi protocol interaction

· Subscription and micropayments

· Physical World Service Settlement

This will not only drive the upgrade of Web3 payment infrastructure but may also give rise to entirely new AI financial application scenarios.

Conclusion

The AI payment open source protocol supported by Google and the Ethereum Foundation, among others, is not only a technological innovation but also an important milestone in the integration of AI and crypto payment. With the improvement of the regulatory environment and the standardization of technology, AI agents making autonomous payments may become a core component of the future digital economy.