Emre Yumlu 
The rapid growth of AI-driven commerce is reshaping how technology companies approach payments and automation. One of the most significant steps in this evolution is the collaboration between Sui Network (SUI), Mysten Labs, and Google on the Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2). This partnership is designed to enable AI agents to carry out secure, programmable transactions on behalf of users.
Mysten Labs and the Vision Behind Sui
Founded with the goal of building faster, safer, and more scalable blockchain infrastructure, Mysten Labs has quickly become a prominent player in the Web3 ecosystem. Its flagship project, Sui Network, was developed to offer:
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Scalability capable of supporting global-level commerce
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Low-cost transactions ideal for high-frequency usage
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Privacy-first identity solutions tailored for both individuals and AI-driven systems
Sui is not just another blockchain; it is designed to be the foundation of agentic commerce. By combining programmability, speed, and security, Sui enables AI agents to operate in real-world trade scenarios—something that traditional blockchains and current internet systems struggle to handle effectively.
Sui is a launch partner for @Google’s new Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2) – a standard that lets AI agents transact on behalf of users.
Originally developed by Mysten Labs, @SuiNetwork brings fast, programmable payments and privacy-first identity to power the future of agentic… pic.twitter.com/YFfGfLUZvf
— MystenLabs.sui (@Mysten_Labs) September 16, 2025
Enabling AI Agents with AP2
While Sui provides the infrastructure, Google’s Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2) introduces the framework to standardize how AI agents initiate and complete payments. The goal is simple yet ambitious: create a trusted system where AI can handle commerce autonomously without sacrificing authorization, authenticity, or accountability.
Currently, the web is:
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Friendly for humans who browse and act
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Semi-friendly for bots that read
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Unfriendly for bots that act
This is where the Sui + AP2 synergy becomes essential. Together, they enable AI agents to securely handle tasks like shopping, subscription payments, and automated purchases in ways that were previously impossible.
Why a New Protocol Matters
AI agents are increasingly capable of taking actions on behalf of users, but this raises fundamental questions:
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Authorization: How do we ensure an agent truly has the user’s permission to transact?
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Authenticity: How can merchants confirm the transaction reflects the user’s actual intent?
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Accountability: Who is responsible if something goes wrong?
AP2 provides answers by creating a shared standard that integrates multiple payment types—including credit cards, bank transfers, and even stablecoins. By doing so, it prevents fragmentation and establishes a consistent foundation for AI commerce.
The Role of Sui in Agentic Commerce
What makes this partnership especially powerful is Sui’s role as the programmable backbone of AI commerce. Mysten Labs designed Sui to support verifiable transactions, seamless automation, and scalable systems that can grow alongside the adoption of AI agents.
By joining Google’s AP2 initiative, Sui demonstrates its strength as a next-generation blockchain—capable of bridging the gap between artificial intelligence, digital identity, and global financial systems.
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