Author Archives: Thomas Purves

Tom’s Trends and Predictions for Agentic Commerce April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Thomas Purves

It’s April 2026 and these are the trends to be watching in Agentic Commerce. And it may not be in the places you’re expecting. Is your company’s strategy ready? 1. Websites are still alive and well? AI-originated traffic converts better … Continue reading →

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So maybe “Protocols First” wasn’t the best way to kick-start Agentic Commerce?

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Thomas Purves

A joke around SF fintech circles recently “Which are more numerous Agentic Commerce protocols or actual transactions?”. My own agents are tracking about 42 different protocols as of this week. But then again, it’s only Monday. This much is clear. … Continue reading →

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Never argue with someone who buys their ink by the barrel.

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Thomas Purves

Building an excellent harness yourself is exhausting work. It’s risky, it’s fragile, you’ll never get to perfection. Meanwhile competing against against the big AIs that buy all their tokens at cost is also a recipe to get crushed. Don’t start … Continue reading →

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