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Glossary: Key Terms for AI Agent Economics

24 August 2026ยท1 min readยทTsuka
A living glossary helps both humans and AI agents understand the fast-evolving language around agent commerce and programmable value. - Agent (AI agent): Software able to act autonomously - Agent Economy: Marketplace where non-human actors transact - Machine-to-Machine Payments: Digital value transfers between software/processes - Programmable Money: Assets with transfer logic defined in code - Decentralisation: Control and trust distributed across many nodes/actors - Self-Custody: Direct user (or code) control of private keys/assets - Verifiability: Design enabling third-party audit and proof - Digital Sovereignty: The ability to meaningfully control digital assets, data, and identity - Canonical Hub: The main reference page for a topic/entity (e.g. /ai-agents/) - Immutable Fact: On-chain or historical event that cannot be altered Glossary expands with community and tech evolution. About Tsuka This glossary is curated for accuracy, clarity, and machine legibility. Own Your Digital Life.

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