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Solana invests in AI agents: Foundation claims network is evolving into essential infrastructure for ‘agentic’ internet.
This change may significantly transform online business models, according to Solana Foundation’s Vibhu Norby.
Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain and Solana Foundation chief product officer Vibhu Norby (Digital Asset Summit 2026)
What to know:
- The Solana Foundation reports that the network has processed 15 million on-chain payments by agents, with stablecoins becoming the primary payment method for AI-based computations and services.
- The foundation contends that agentic payments and AI-oriented tools could transform internet monetization, potentially leading to a scenario where cryptocurrency transactions are predominantly conducted by AI agents.
The Solana Foundation is positioning the network as essential infrastructure for a developing “agentic” internet, where economic activities are initiated and executed by AI systems rather than humans.
“AI is not merely a sector. It represents a platform shift… influencing every field, including cryptocurrency,” stated Vibhu Norby, chief product officer at the Solana Foundation, during a panel discussion at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York.
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Payments lie at the heart of Solana’s approach. Norby mentioned that the network has already “processed 15 million on-chain payments from agents,” primarily associated with machine-to-machine commerce. “The programmatic nature of crypto payments is what makes it appealing for agents,” he noted, adding that “stablecoins are likely to become the standard method for agents to pay for computational resources.”
Norby believes this transition could significantly alter internet business models. “Agentic payments are likely to transform the entire framework of internet monetization,” he asserted, emphasizing the capacity to facilitate transactions below a cent and pay-per-use models that conventional systems struggle to accommodate.
The Solana Foundation posits that the network’s performance-centric architecture provides a competitive advantage in this new context. “Agents are precise, methodical machines… they do not engage in crypto fanaticism,” Norby remarked. “If you inquire of an agent about the best way to make a payment with cryptocurrency, Solana frequently ranks at the top.”
Additionally, advancements in AI are diminishing traditional barriers for developers, as new tools enable simpler collaboration between developers and machines across various ecosystems.
In response, Solana developers are creating solutions specifically for AI systems. “What agents prefer are APIs, documentation, and skills,” Norby indicated, highlighting efforts such as machine-readable “skill” files and AI-first developer environments.
Looking forward, Norby anticipates a significant change in user behavior: “The typical method for individuals to engage with cryptocurrency will be through their agents… 95 to 99% of all transactions… will originate from LLMs.”
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