A16Z · 15 October 2026 · Industry Analysis

Wallet Wars

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As AI agents gain autonomous spending power, a scramble ensues over which wallets and payment systems will mediate transactions. The real battle isn't just connectivity—it's whether agents transact with merchant relationships intact or through intermediary tokens, and who bears liability when agents err.

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Topics: AI (Horizontal) · Fintech

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