Kite is not just another blockchain—it is an economic city designed for the age of autonomous intelligence. As AI agents evolve beyond simple tools into independent economic actors, they need more than APIs and compute. They need identity, payment rails, governance, and infrastructure they can rely on. Kite provides that foundation, embedding stablecoin-native finance directly into a programmable, agent-first network where machines can coordinate, transact, and grow entire economies with minimal human friction.
Built as an EVM-compatible Layer 1, Kite allows developers to deploy using familiar Ethereum tooling while operating on a network optimized for high-frequency AI coordination. With block times around one second and a Proof-of-Stake model secured by KITE validators, the network is designed for constant agent activity rather than episodic human transactions. Rewards scale with real usage, tying validator incentives directly to economic throughput instead of inflationary emissions.
A defining feature of Kite is its three-layer identity architecture. Users act as planners, assigning permissions and boundaries, while each AI agent operates under its own cryptographic identity. Programmable governance enforces behavior at the code level—agents can only act within predefined budgets, data conditions, or compliance rules. Session-based keys allow agents to perform short-lived tasks securely, reducing risk while maintaining speed.
Stablecoins form the economic bloodstream of the network. With native support for assets like PYUSD and ultra-low fees, AI agents can exchange value through micropayments at scale. State channels enable near-instant settlement, making Kite viable for real-time applications such as content monetization, logistics automation, and financial rebalancing strategies.
Backed by $33 million from institutions including PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst, Kite’s ecosystem is powered by a capped 10 billion KITE supply. The token drives staking, governance, and fee-sharing, aligning long-term growth with network activity. Since its Binance listing, KITE has emerged as a key asset for investors tracking the rise of autonomous, AI-driven economies.
Kite is not building tools for agents—it is building a world where agents can operate, earn, and evolve. The question now is not whether AI economies will exist, but which infrastructure they will choose to live on.