MultiversX has announced that it has become the first blockchain network to integrate Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a move that allows AI agents to execute blockchain transactions autonomously, without direct human intervention.
Google introduced UCP in January as an open standard designed to help AI assistants search for products, negotiate pricing, and complete purchases across online retail platforms. The protocol was developed in collaboration with major commerce players such as Shopify, Walmart, and Target, as enterprises prepare for a future in which AI systems act on behalf of users in commercial interactions.
With MultiversX’s integration, AI agents operating on platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude can now interact directly with the blockchain. This includes checking wallet balances, transferring tokens, and executing on-chain transactions in a standardized and programmatic manner.
Competing to Become Infrastructure for the AI Agent Economy
The announcement comes as multiple blockchain networks compete to position themselves as foundational infrastructure for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous AI systems act as independent economic participants.
Last week, Ethereum introduced ERC-8004, a proposed standard aimed at providing on-chain identity and reputation frameworks for AI agents, enabling them to operate more reliably within decentralized applications. These developments signal a broader industry push to make blockchain systems more accessible and predictable for non-human actors.
MultiversX argues that current large language models often struggle to interact safely with blockchain networks. Because blockchains rely on precise, deterministic rules, AI systems that attempt to infer transaction logic without structured guidance risk generating incorrect code or invalid transaction instructions—a problem that becomes particularly serious when real economic value is involved.
According to MultiversX, its UCP-based integration provides AI agents with structured, verifiable interaction standards, reducing ambiguity and increasing transaction reliability.
Payments Layer Expanded Through x402 Integration
The deployment also builds on MultiversX’s recent integration with x402, a payments protocol originally incubated by Coinbase. The x402 standard enables payments to be embedded directly into standard web requests, allowing applications, services, or AI agents to pay for digital resources automatically, without logins, redirects, or manual checkout processes.
A December upgrade expanded x402 to support multiple blockchain networks, as well as traditional payment rails such as bank cards and ACH transfers. This hybrid approach is designed to bridge Web2 and Web3 payment flows within a single programmable framework.
Combined, UCP and x402 aim to accelerate the development of agentic commerce, where AI systems can independently access services, negotiate usage, and move funds based on predefined logic.
Potential Use Cases
MultiversX highlighted several potential applications for the technology, including:
AI research agents paying for premium data access
Automated trading strategies interacting directly with decentralized finance protocols
AI-powered services charging users programmatically for computation, analytics, or execution
These use cases reflect a broader shift toward machine-native financial interactions, where software agents become active participants in economic networks rather than passive tools.
Broader Implications
While still early, the integration underscores a growing convergence between AI infrastructure and blockchain payment systems. As AI agents become more autonomous, the need for standardized, secure, and auditable transaction frameworks is likely to increase.
MultiversX’s move positions the network as an early contender in this space, though adoption will ultimately depend on developer uptake, enterprise demand, and regulatory clarity around autonomous digital agents.
This article is for informational purposes only and reflects personal analysis. It does not constitute investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and assume full responsibility for any investment decisions.
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