> Markdown version of [/@ed-marquez](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ed-marquez). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ed Marquez Developer relations lead building machine-native payment rails for autonomous AI agents. ## About Ed Marquez builds payment infrastructure for artificial intelligence. He focuses on enabling AI agents to transact autonomously, solving the problem of machine-native payments using open standards like x402. At Hashgraph, he grows the Hedera network by helping developers bridge distributed ledgers with modern software. His talks break down how networks handle micro-transactions and how autonomous systems can operate without humans stepping in to clear a checkout. Before moving into web3, Ed worked on advanced vehicle systems. He holds degrees in engineering and management from Virginia Tech and Harvard. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2026 Europe 路 July 8, 2026 Berlin, Germany - [HTTP 402: Teaching the Web to Let Agents Pay](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100232-http-402-teaching-the-web-to-let-agents-pay) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording - [Build Agents That Can Pay with x402: From Your Laptop to a Live Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/1289-build-agents-that) 路 120 min ### World Congress 2025 路 July 9, 2025 Berlin, Germany - [Build with Blockchain & AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/578-build-with) 路 120 min - [Demystifying Crypto & Web3: A Technical Journey Through 15 Years of Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1516-demystifying-crypto-web3-a-technical-journey-through-15-years-of-innovation) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ### World Congress 2024 路 July 17, 2024 Berlin, Germany - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [HTTP 402: Teaching the Web to Let Agents Pay](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100232-http-402-teaching-the-web-to-let-agents-pay) 路 Ed Marquez - [Demystifying Crypto & Web3: A Technical Journey Through 15 Years of Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1516-demystifying-crypto-web3-a-technical-journey-through-15-years-of-innovation) 路 Ed Marquez - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) 路 Ed Marquez - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) 路 Ed Marquez ## Links - [X](https://x.com/ed__marquez) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-marquez/) - [Blog](https://www.hedera.com/blog)