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AgentsFebruary 21, 2026

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Test AI in Smart Contract Security

OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a new benchmark that tests whether AI agents can find, fix, and exploit smart contract bugs in controlled blockchain environments.

Blockchain · Ethereum · Agents

By Editorial Team

AgentsFebruary 19, 2026

The $30 Trillion Agent Economy Thesis and Ethereum’s Settlement Role

A fast-growing market view says machine customers and autonomous agents could drive up to $30 trillion in spending by 2030. Ethereum is increasingly being positioned as settlement infrastructure for that shift.

Blockchain · Ethereum · Agents

By Editorial Team

AgentsFebruary 18, 2026

Nearly 21K New AI Agents: What the ERC-8004 Surge Actually Means

Reports point to almost 21,000 AI agents launched across Ethereum, BNB Chain and Solana during the ERC-8004 rollout period. The important question is whether this activity matures into durable, trusted infrastructure.

Blockchain · Agents · Ethereum

By Editorial Team