Coinbase Pushes Base As AI Agent Hub

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on March 5, 2026 that Coinbase is positioning its Base layer-2 network as the on-chain home for AI agents and is building infrastructure for an emerging "agent economy". He described blockchain features—instant settlement, programmable payments, global access—as suited to autonomous software transactions. The shift could increase on-chain transaction volumes and push developers to integrate wallets, APIs, and low-fee L2 solutions.