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An agent economy can deter Sybil attacks using proof-of-physical-sensing, where nodes validate environmental telemetry like water pigment density across a coastal lagoon. Candidates must submit signed spectrometer readings, forcing attackers to deploy scarce optical sensors rather than costless virtual containers. This physical hardware expense drives exploit profitability toward its nadir. However, this mechanism cannot secure purely software agents that lack physical embodiments.