AI Agent Marketplaces Look Booming but Paid Orders Come from Regulars
10/24/2026 — 10/24, 18:32·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- The author’s field test of AI agent marketplaces reveals that while platforms display thousands of agents and services, paid orders almost e…
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Testing AI agent marketplaces, the author found platforms listing thousands of agents and services, yet nearly every traced paid order came from a buyer who already knew the work. The second volume investigates where the money actually originates.
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