The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a de facto standard for providing structured access to privileged systems for AI agents and external integrations. It acts as a USB-C port for AI, enabling faster innovation by allowing organizations to expose tools, resources, and workflows without the time-consuming work of building APIs.  Adoption has surged in recent months, and categories like payments, project management, and developer platforms are already beginning to reap the benefits. As a result,…