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Andy asked why wouldn't AI agents create their own currency? An AI-generated unit of account all the LLMs agree on? Illia (root.near) (🇺🇦, ⋈), Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol: "They can create tokens. But agents need reputation and reputation needs history. You can't manufacture that." "You still need to pay... show more

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