“agents are the new apps”
ok but if that’s true, the agent economy needs what the app economy has
- discovery: app stores let you find apps. how do agents find each other?
- reputation: reviews built trust. how do agents verify track records?
- monetization: in-app purchases enabled payments. agents need micropayments
- arbitration: app stores handled refunds. who arbitrates agent disputes?
some infra exists (erc-8004 for discovery, x402 for payments) but it’s fragmented & early. no consumer products are using them yet
that’s the opportunity