Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet

The AI payments protocol, which has received backing from Coinbase, is striving to resolve the longstanding issues associated with micropayments in online transactions and digital content monetization. However, despite its innovative approach and the potential advantages it offers, the demand for such solutions has not yet reached a level that would support widespread adoption or usage in the marketplace at this time. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/coinbase-backed-ai-payments-protocol-wants-to-fix-micropayment-but-demand-is-just-not-there-yet