Cloudflare Launches AI-Optimized Stablecoin NET Dollar to Power Programmable Web Commerce

Cloudflare, the infrastructure backbone for 20% of global websites, has unveiled NET Dollar—a USD-pegged stablecoin designed specifically for autonomous AI transactions. The digital currency enables machine-to-machine commerce, allowing AI agents to execute complex purchases like airline tickets or event seats without human intervention.

Unlike conventional stablecoins focused on payments, NET Dollar integrates natively with Cloudflare's web architecture. The company touts three competitive advantages: subsecond global settlement, programmable commerce capabilities, and built-in royalty mechanisms for content creators whose works train AI systems.

The MOVE aligns with Google's recent AI commerce initiatives, signaling growing tech industry consensus on standardized frameworks for autonomous digital transactions. Cloudflare's established infrastructure position could accelerate adoption across its vast network of enterprise clients.