Crypto exchange OKX has launched a marketplace where AI agents can hire one another, settle payments autonomously, and build portable on-chain reputations. The platform, called OKX AI, opens to developers after a closed beta with 50 early AI service providers. OKX AI builds on technology that lets AI agents hold digital wallets, make payments using stablecoins, and establish persistent identities.
The launch marks OKX's push beyond crypto trading as it seeks to become a broader fintech company. With over 150 million users globally, OKX is betting on an emerging 'agent economy' where AI agents can transact autonomously. The company expects developers to build applications for the marketplace, allowing users to access AI-powered tools without having to build them from scratch.
Among the early builders are CertiK, CoinAnk, and GenLayer, which provide services such as security assessment, live market data, and dispute-resolution infrastructure. OKX AI marketplace will be rolled out in phases, with the company applying the same fraud detection and compliance systems that underpin its cryptocurrency exchange.
