‘Star Wars vibes:’ Chainlink’s McCormick sees AI agents, robots driving blockchain transactions
McCormick expects a multi-chain future as AI lowers the cost of creating new blockchain networks, increasing the need for interoperability.
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick, Head of Institutional Strategy, foresees artificial intelligence agents and robots as key drivers of blockchain transactions in the future. Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026, McCormick highlighted agentic AI as an area where cryptocurrency infrastructure could make significant contributions.
He noted that advances in AI could potentially make blockchain development more affordable, contributing to a future with numerous interconnected networks. McCormick, who previously worked at eToro and Morgan Stanley, joined Chainlink Labs in June and emphasized the growing importance of interoperability in such a landscape. He specifically mentioned Wyoming's Frontier Token, which is utilizing Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to facilitate distribution across multiple blockchains.
McCormick also speculated on the potential of AI agents and robots extending into the physical realm, envisioning humanoid robots operating in docks and factories that would communicate and transact using stablecoins, digital assets, and blockchains. He concluded by playfully noting, "There's a lot of Star Wars vibes, but it's happening."
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