Ethereum Enables AI to Pay for Services Directly, Shifts Digital Economy

A groundbreaking new feature on the Ethereum blockchain allows autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents to initiate payments without human intervention. This innovation utilizes a combination of an HTTP 402 status code and Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 3009 to facilitate seamless payments in real-time. The system essentially works like a digital vending machine: you make the payment, and the service is delivered instantly. Developers have already incorporated this functionality into their platforms, with examples ranging from self-driving cars paying for fuel to AI models buying storage space or accessing APIs.