AI agents are a major focus in the cryptocurrency sector, with projects like Virtuals Protocol leading the ecosystem of autonomous agents in gaming and social media. Infrastructure projects are also advancing, with Kite's AI payment blockchain token rising over 50% in a year. Analysts point out that payment stacks and agent DeFi are developing rapidly, highlighting the important role of smart account standards in security and authorizing agent spending. Despite potentially uneven adoption, supporters argue that Web3 AI agents offer a decentralized alternative that can replace systems controlled by big tech companies.