> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://boat.gitbook.io/boat-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://boat.gitbook.io/boat-docs/boat-philosophy/why-do-we-need-boat.md). # Why Do We Need BoAT?
In early 2025, the globally renowned venture capital firm A16Z (Andreessen Horowitz) published a landmark article titled with a bold vision of the future, asserting that every AI Agent needs its own cryptocurrency wallet to facilitate value exchange and build a decentralized, automated "[agentic economy](https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/ai-and-crypto-what-where-how/)". One standout insight from the piece left a lasting impression: *"An AI needs a wallet of one’s own to act agentically."* In other words, an AI requires an independent wallet to engage in autonomous economic activities. This perspective not only highlights the next phase of AI evolution but also charts a course for technological innovation in the physical world. In the real world, machines and IoT devices are the tangible embodiments of AI Agents—what we call *Physical AI Agents and Machines*. These devices are more than just data collectors; they are poised to become active participants in the economy of the future. A [detailed report by Messari](https://x.com/MessariCrypto/status/1889312946582323600) reinforces this trend, emphasizing the growing significance of decentralized physical AI, robotics, spatial intelligence, and real-world agents. It points to *DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)* as the technological frontier in this space. Beyond distributed infrastructure management, DePIN signals the dawn of a new economic paradigm: an ecosystem where machines interact directly with one another. Looking ahead, tens of billions of machines worldwide will engage in massive interactions and value exchanges, collectively forming a trillion-dollar machine economy. In such a system, traditional centralized payment and financial frameworks will struggle to meet the demands of this vast, distributed network. Cryptocurrency-based infrastructure emerges as the inevitable solution. Every machine will need its own *Machine Wallet* to enable independent value exchange and economic activity. Get on BoAT—a groundbreaking innovation born to meet this need. It’s not just a technological leap; it’s the cornerstone of tomorrow’s economic landscape.