Chainlink Exec: AI Agents and Robots Will Drive Blockchain Transaction Growth
Andrew McCormick, head of institutional strategy at Chainlink Labs, says autonomous systems will increasingly rely on stablecoins, digital assets, and blockchain for transactions and communication, predicting a multi-chain future.
At the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Andrew McCormick, head of institutional strategy at Chainlink Labs, highlighted that AI agents and robots are becoming an increasingly vital source of blockchain activity. He noted that autonomous systems need stablecoins, digital assets, and blockchain infrastructure to execute transactions and communicate effectively.
McCormick anticipates a shift toward a "multi-chain coexistence" landscape as AI lowers the cost of creating new chains, driving up demand for cross-chain interoperability. He joined Chainlink Labs in June after stints at eToro and Morgan Stanley.
Citing Wyoming's Frontier Token project as an example, McCormick pointed to its use of Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for multi-chain distribution. He also emphasized that AI agents can transact while their owners are offline, tapping into tokenized markets to cover windows beyond traditional trading hours—while underscoring the need to manage associated risks.
Source: https://www.theblock.co/news/web3/2026-08-20-star-wars-vibes-chainlink-mccormick-ai-agents-robots-blockchain-transactions-412327
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- 2026-08-21
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