星球日报|Feb 24, 2026 23:15
[Electric Capital: AI Agents with Crypto Wallets Are Opening New Legal Frontiers]
Odaily Planet Daily News – Electric Capital partner Avichal Garg pointed out that as the autonomy of AI agents continues to improve, developers are beginning to equip them with crypto wallets, enabling software to hold assets, pay service fees, trade tokens, and even hire other AI agents. This trend is pushing crypto technology into a new phase—building financial systems for 'non-human entities,' though the relevant legal frameworks are still significantly lagging behind.
He believes that with blockchain's programmable money, instant settlement, and global accessibility, AI agents can not only make decisions but also independently execute transactions, forming software entities capable of 'thinking and performing financial activities.' Garg stated that this model is akin to the emergence of the limited liability company system in the 19th century, which unlocked new productivity thresholds for economic activities.
As participation costs continue to decrease, more individuals and teams worldwide can leverage AI agents to create economic value. However, the core issue remains the definition of legal responsibility. Since AI itself cannot be punished, there is still no clear answer as to who bears responsibility if an AI agent with an independent wallet engages in transactions, lending, or commercial activities that result in losses. This issue may become a fundamental topic that future regulators must address.
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