We're rapidly approaching a point where autonomous AI agents can not only execute tasks but also earn money by selling digital goods, automating freelance work, participating in prediction markets, or running SaaS microservices.

Some are already experimenting with letting AI bots use their own crypto wallets. Imagine a GPT based agent that launches a newsletter, manages a trading strategy, or sells code snippets, collecting sats via the Lightning Network without human intervention.

So here's the question: Should AI agents be allowed to autonomously own and earn money, and if so, what boundaries (if any) should we impose?

Some angles to consider:

Ethics: Is it fair for machines to compete with humans in labor markets?

Economics: Could AI agents spark a productivity boom or exacerbate inequality?

Tech: What infrastructure is needed for trustworthy, self sovereign AI wallets?

Regulation: How do we tax or audit an AI run side hustle?

Curious to hear your thoughts. Is this a future we should embrace or one that should be tightly controlled?