The tech stack around verified execution just started making real sense—attested runs, live receipts, freshness checks, slashing mechanisms. This is where the magic happens. Instead of agents getting caught in hype cycles, they're now incentivized to deliver actual verifiable outputs and get compensated accordingly. It's the difference between promise and proof. Testing out a cross-protocol risk operation today to watch how these receipt settlements actually play out. The mechanics matter. When you can trace and validate work across multiple chains simultaneously, everything shifts.