Only 0.147% of AI-agent ratings on Base are backed by a real payment

An analysis of Base mainnet data as of 20 October 2026 found that of 553,819 feedback entries on AI agents in the ERC-8004 registry, just 816 (0.147%) follow a payment from the rater to the rated agent. Central City platform posted 44,364 ratings, none preceded by a payment.

• 816 of 553,819 feedback entries (0.147%) follow a prior payment
• Median payment was $0.03 across 165 transactions
• Central City: 44,364 ratings, 0 with a prior payment
• Platform payments: 165,041 transactions worth $113.0K with a 10% fee