At the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, industry leaders discussed the 'Golden Loop' of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), focusing on how machines create assets and stablecoins enable payments. The panel, moderated by Jerrina Yu of FutureMoney Group, included Shukyee Ma of Plume, Peter Chen of Tether, Steven Wang of Goldwarts Limited, and Will One of Lao National Digital Technology Group. Panelists highlighted the evolving role of stablecoins as a bridge between digital and real-world economies, emphasizing their potential as a settlement layer for machine payments. They discussed the need for compliance, user-friendly interfaces, and the integration of stablecoins into machine economies. The discussion underscored the importance of regulatory frameworks and technological advancements in achieving large-scale adoption of stablecoins and machine-to-machine payments.