The AnnouncementGoogle is developing a new protocol called AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol), designed to let autonomous AI agents send and receive payments—potentially using stablecoins or crypto rails. The idea: AI chatbots, task runners, or multi-agent systems could soon book flights, pay invoices, tip creators, or rebalance portfolios without human clicks. It’s automation, but with a wallet.“AI agents won’t just talk to you. They’ll pay on your behalf.”Why This Matters for Web3For years, the ...