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Research Series

Anatomy of the Agent Economy

A five-part deep dive into the emerging economic paradigm where AI agents become independent economic actors. Protocols, trust, theory, risks, and what happens next.

Part 1

The Next Eight Billion

From tools to economic actors — why the agent economy is the most consequential shift since the internet.

March 6, 2026 5 min read
Part 2

The Protocol Stack

x402, A2A, MCP, AP2, ERC-8004 — the infrastructure layers of the agent economy.

March 6, 2026 7 min read
Part 3

Trust at Machine Speed

Identity, reputation, and verification — the load-bearing wall of the agent economy.

March 6, 2026 7 min read
Part 4

Hayek, Coase, and Homo Agenticus

The economic theory behind the agent economy — and why agent behavioral biases could reshape markets.

March 6, 2026 8 min read
Part 5

Flash Crashes, Governance Gaps, and What Happens Next

Systemic risks, the reality check, and a roadmap for the agent economy.

March 6, 2026 9 min read