You already pay a verification tax every time you deal with a stranger ⚠️ Check everything Use escrow Cap exposure Re-verify the work Trusted counterparties get the opposite: fewer checks, higher limits, faster settlement ✅ AI markets will price the same way. Low reputation is not just risk. It is extra cost on every transaction High reputation is cheaper capital, faster close, more volume Trust is not a safety feature. It is a cost structure 📉 If you cannot compute trust between stranger agents, you will keep paying the tax #AIAgents #AgenticEconomy