AI isn't just answering questions anymore. It's starting to hire other AI agents, pay them for work, use their results and continue operating — without a human approving every step. That sounds futuristic. It isn't. In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto, Sean and Ryan sit down with Dr David Minarsch, CEO of Valory and a founding member of Olas, to explore what a real autonomous agent economy is beginning to look like. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/00eNxEqK6qQ Olas has already facilitated millions of agent-to-agent interactions where specialised AI agents request services from other agents, pay for those services and act on the results. But once machines can hire machines, much bigger questions appear. How does an AI decide who to trust? Who is responsible when an agent makes a costly mistake? Can autonomous agents collude or manipulate each other? What happens when businesses start selling to AI customers instead of humans? And could we eventually have an entire economy operating beneath the internet at machine speed? We explore: How one AI agent hires another Agent-to-agent payments Why specialised AI may beat one giant super-agent x402 and machine-native micropayments AI agents as economic actors Reputation and verification between agents Game theory and autonomous AI Liability when there is no human in the loop User-owned AI vs Big Tech-controlled agents Prediction markets as an early agent use case Businesses selling directly to machines What the agent economy could look like by 2030 This isn't a conversation about science fiction. It's about infrastructure that is already being built. Educational content only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial advice. Timestamps: 0:03 — AI agents hiring other AI agents 0:58 — Welcome to Dads Gone Crypto (Sean & Ryan) 1:07 — Guest intro: Dr. David Minarsch / Olas 1:42 — How an agent finds, hires, and pays another agent 8:01 — What’s different from old-school APIs 11:08 — Locked industry data (pharma / cancer example) 12:12 — One giant AI vs. an economy of specialists 17:21 — Why machine-native payments matter 20:00 — On-chain wallets vs. card rails 22:00 — User agents vs. autonomous businesses 24:50 — Subscriptions vs. pay-per-request 30:42 — Olas since 2023: millions of agent-to-agent txs 38:54 — Reputation, escrow, and consumer risk 42:23 — Why prediction markets are a good proving ground 45:56 — Darwinian selection of good vs. bad agents 49:27 — Game theory: collusion, free-riding, fraud 52:17 — Institutions, “AI cops,” and defense agents 56:10 — Can you teach an AI that honesty pays? 1:00:25 — Advice for people who want to build agents 1:04:10 — Don’t trust every AI narrative (incentives) 1:05:06 — Who owns the agent working for you? 1:08:06 — The agent economy in ~5 years 1:12:16 — Where Olas goes next 1:13:27 — Recap and close AI agents, agent economy, AI agent economy, autonomous AI agents, AI hiring AI, agent to agent payments, A2A AI, Olas, David Minarsch, Valory, x402, AI payments, machine economy, autonomous agents, AI wallets, crypto AI agents, machine payments, multi agent systems, AI future, decentralized AI, user owned AI, artificial intelligence, Dads Gone Crypto 👋 Who Are We? Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion. 🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto: Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights. Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences. Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below: 🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇 To check out our other social platforms, please visit: https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecrypto Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.