a16zfrontier article proposes agent-based commerce networks

The author argues that autonomous software agents will enable a wide range of new multi-party commercial networks by coordinating complex preferences among buyers and suppliers. Drawing an analogy to how Uber connected riders and drivers, the piece suggests that intent-based crypto models and LLMs can automate negotiations for tasks like group dining, travel, and business procurement. These networks could create durable competitive advantages by capturing liquidity and trust among participants. Open article →