Ripple and Aave Bet on AI-Powered Crypto Infrastructure
Ripple has upgraded its XRPL AI Starter Kit to version 1.1, allowing Ripple AI agents to handle their own payments using XRP or RLUSD stablecoin.
The update supports the Machine Payments Protocol built by Stripe and Tempo, enabling single, one-time payments for quick service charges and session-based payment channels for ongoing usage that settles later.
Ripple's pitch centers on lower, more predictable costs and a built-in decentralized exchange for agents juggling multiple currencies.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has pushed back against the idea that smarter AI automatically makes crypto less safe, arguing that cybersecurity naturally favors defenders once tools mature.
Aave has launched an official Model Context Protocol server, giving compatible AI assistants a structured way to read live protocol data and monitor positions without touching funds directly.