Riccardo Arvizzigno - Agentic Commerce in 2026 - May 2026
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About Riccardo Arvizzigno - Agentic Commerce in 2026 - May 2026
An in-depth analysis of agentic commerce in 2026 by Riccardo, exploring how AI agents will autonomously make purchases on behalf of humans and businesses. The article examines the necessary redesign of protocols, payment systems, trust mechanisms, and the broader ecommerce infrastructure to support autonomous spending, including a stack breakdown, startup landscape, and where value will accrue.
Key Features
Explains the shift from human-driven ecommerce to agentic commerce
Breaks down the stack: agent surfaces, protocols, payments, trust, and fraud
Analyzes why the first wave of agentic commerce failed and what changed
Maps the startup landscape and where value may accrue
Provides practical implications for merchants, developers, and investors
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive and well-structured analysis of an emerging trend
- Provides concrete examples (e.g., office coffee restocking)
- Covers technical, economic, and trust aspects holistically
Cons
- Opinion piece rather than a technical implementation guide
- Speculative in nature as the trend is still nascent
Best For
Understanding the future of autonomous purchasing for business procurementIdentifying opportunities for building infrastructure for agentic commerceEvaluating trust and fraud challenges for AI-driven transactions
FAQ
What is agentic commerce?
Agentic commerce refers to software (AI agents) that can autonomously purchase goods and services on behalf of humans or businesses within defined rules, going beyond recommendations to actually execute transactions.
Why is agentic commerce different from existing shopping assistants?
Unlike chatbots or recommendation engines, agentic commerce involves agents that have freedom of choice, can execute purchases (add to cart, pay), and are recognized by merchants as representing a specific user or business.