Arcade.dev and Lithic Partner to Revolutionize E-Commerce with AI-Powered Shopping Agents
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the future of online shopping, Arcade.dev, a leading unified agent action platform, and Lithic, a trusted card processing platform, have announced a strategic partnership to develop the world’s first AI-driven e-commerce application capable of completing secure, authenticated payments. This collaboration introduces fully autonomous shopping agents that can search for products, compare options, and complete purchases in a single, seamless process—ushering in a new era of agentic commerce.
Unlocking End-to-End Agentic Commerce
At the heart of this partnership lies a pioneering approach called “just-in-time auth” for agentic payments. This innovative technology ensures that AI agents are granted only the specific payment permissions they need at the exact moment they require them. To facilitate secure transactions, the application generates a single-use credit card at checkout, which is bound to the exact merchant and price of the user’s shopping cart. By limiting the scope and duration of payment access, this method addresses one of the most significant challenges in AI-powered commerce: ensuring secure and frictionless checkouts.
What sets this solution apart is its commitment to openness and accessibility. The technology will be open-source, empowering developers worldwide to build their own AI agents with similar capabilities. This democratization of tools paves the way for widespread adoption and innovation in AI-driven e-commerce.
“The shift to AI-native commerce represents a multi-trillion-dollar transformation, yet until now, payments have remained outside the AI ecosystem,” said Bo Jiang, Co-founder and CEO of Lithic. “By partnering with Arcade, we’re creating the first truly secure payment infrastructure for AI agents, enabling trustworthy and seamless AI-driven commerce for our clients.”
Bridging the Gap Between Discovery and Purchase
AI has already revolutionized how consumers discover and evaluate products online. From personalized search results to intelligent product recommendations powered by large language models (LLMs), millions of users rely on AI to research and compare options. However, despite these advancements, the final step—completing a purchase—has remained firmly rooted in traditional, human-driven processes. This gap between discovery and transaction has created friction in the consumer journey.
The Arcade.dev and Lithic partnership aims to eliminate this friction by enabling AI agents to securely complete purchases on behalf of users. By integrating reliable payment capabilities into the AI ecosystem, the partnership delivers a comprehensive solution for AI-powered commerce, allowing consumers to enjoy a fully automated shopping experience without compromising security or convenience.
“Security is the bedrock of any reliable agent capable of taking real-world actions,” said Alex Salazar, Co-founder and CEO of Arcade.dev. “With Arcade, we’re making secure and dependable agentic transactions a reality. Our vision is to create a future where consumers trust AI agents to handle purchases as naturally as they trust themselves.”
Building the Foundation for Trustworthy Transactions
Arcade.dev is developing the essential authentication and authorization layer that enables AI agents to transact securely across a wide range of merchants and platforms. This layer ensures that agents operate within strict boundaries, minimizing risks while maximizing usability. By combining Arcade’s robust action platform with Lithic’s scalable and secure payment infrastructure, the partnership lays the groundwork for a new generation of e-commerce solutions.
The introduction of single-use credit cards at checkout exemplifies the partners’ commitment to security and simplicity. These virtual cards are dynamically generated for each transaction, ensuring that sensitive payment information is never stored or reused. This approach not only protects consumers but also reduces the risk of fraud for merchants, creating a win-win scenario for all stakeholders.
A Vision for the Future of Commerce
The Arcade.dev and Lithic partnership marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of e-commerce. As AI continues to reshape industries, the ability to integrate secure, end-to-end payment solutions into AI-driven workflows will unlock unprecedented opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. By enabling AI agents to handle every aspect of the shopping journey—from discovery to purchase—this collaboration positions itself at the forefront of the AI-native commerce revolution.
For businesses, the benefits are clear: streamlined operations, reduced friction in the customer journey, and enhanced trust through secure transactions. For consumers, the promise is equally compelling: a seamless, personalized shopping experience powered by intelligent agents that understand their preferences and act on their behalf.
“Imagine a world where your AI assistant doesn’t just recommend products but also completes the purchase for you—securely and effortlessly,” said Salazar. “That’s the future we’re building, and it starts today.”
Open Innovation for a New Era
By making their technology open-source, Arcade.dev and Lithic are inviting developers to join them in shaping the future of commerce. This collaborative approach ensures that the tools and frameworks needed to build AI-driven shopping agents are accessible to innovators everywhere, fostering creativity and accelerating progress.
As the lines between human and machine interactions blur, partnerships like this one demonstrate the transformative potential of AI when combined with secure, reliable infrastructure. Together, Arcade.dev and Lithic are not just reimagining e-commerce—they’re building the foundation for an entirely new paradigm of commerce, one where AI agents play a central role in driving efficiency, personalization, and trust.
About Arcade
Arcade is the industry’s first agent action platform with enterprise-grade authorization enabling AI to take secure, real-world actions. Arcade’s platform transforms AI applications from conversational interfaces into trusted automation tools by solving the fundamental challenges of authentication and integration. Arcade provides best-in-class security and developer-friendly infrastructure to deploy AI that can act on behalf of users. Learn more and try it for free at www.arcade.dev.
About Lithic
Lithic is a leading card issuing technology company built for high growth technology companies. Lithic’s APIs enable businesses to move money, build card programs, and issue debit, credit, and prepaid cards to consumers and businesses with unparalleled ease and flexibility. With a focus on empowering businesses to scale globally, Lithic is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the financial services industry. For more information, visit www.lithic.com.
