Category: AI Agents · Source: ZAWYA · Published: 2026-10-28T13:43:03.98+00:00
AI agents go shopping in Abu Dhabi as XDC Network turns agentic protocol
Summary
XDC Network hosted a build day at Hub71 in Abu Dhabi where AI agents autonomously purchased coffee, merchandise, and services using USDC. The event demonstrated an agentic protocol enabling direct agent-to-agent commerce without traditional card checkout or human intervention. This pilot showcases the technical feasibility of AI agents executing financial transactions on the XDC Network. While the demonstration highlights specific use cases for autonomous spending, it remains a limited pilot rather than a fully scaled commercial deployment. The initiative focuses on integrating stablecoin payments into AI workflows, providing a practical example of how agents can interact with economic systems independently.
Key impact
Demonstrates functional AgentFi rails for autonomous USDC transactions between AI agents.
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