Crypto exchange OKX has launched a marketplace called OKX AI, aimed at allowing artificial intelligence agents to hire each other, settle payments autonomously and build on-chain reputations.

The launch marks an ambitious move by the company towards becoming a broader fintech player. With over 150 million users globally, OKX sees the next generation of customers as autonomous software capable of transacting independently.

Among the early builders are CertiK and CoinAnk, which provide security assessments and live market data respectively. GenLayer is bringing dispute-resolution infrastructure to help AI agents resolve contractual disagreements.

The marketplace uses blockchain-based payments and stablecoins to enable 24/7 transactions, making micropayments practical for AI agents. OKX is applying its existing fraud detection systems and compliance infrastructure to this new market, which it believes could become a trillion-dollar industry over the next five years.