Ethereum news broke this week as developers confirmed the activation of ERC-8004, a new token standard for AI agents. The protocol introduces on-chain identity and reputation systems for AI entities, improving trust and coordination. Paired with the x402 micropayment protocol, it supports decentralized AI commerce. AI + crypto news highlights this step toward automation infrastructure on Ethereum.

• ERC-8004 gives AI agents NFT-based identities, reputation records, and validation tools to e