Imagine an artificial intelligence agent acting as your personal financial scout. It finds opportunities in the market, checks everything, and closes the deal using a stablecoin - without you lifting a finger. This is the daily world that Kate is building. AI is no longer just an assistant. With Kate, these agents get their own blockchain, filled with the tools they need to manage business themselves. As machines begin to take on more and more economic roles, Kate keeps transactions secure and transparent, always leaving room for human oversight. This makes Kate an essential part of the growing agent-driven economy.
Kite operates as an EVM-compatible Layer 1 network. This means developers can use familiar Ethereum tools, but they also get AI-optimized enhancements. Integration is straightforward, but the real power of Kite lies in speed and real-time coordination. Block times are less than a second, thanks to a proof-of-stake model that actually rewards validators for supporting AI - not just for securing the network, but also for providing computing power for AI tasks. Take the Ozone Testnet: it is already handling over a million interactions a day. Agents can process thousands of small payments at once, without any slowdown.
Security begins with a three-layer identity system. Users retain private keys fundamentally, and delegate specific authorities to agents through cryptographic passports - such as setting transaction limits or approved partners. Agents then create session keys for specific functions, and these keys expire automatically, so any breach is contained. Smart rules allow users to specify advanced conditions - perhaps banning trades during volatile markets or requiring additional checks for large amounts. For trading agents, this means they can exchange assets like USDC, prove their identity on-chain, and adhere to the rules, with a clear audit trail to maintain security.
Agents in Kite work together like a team of digital professionals, following "intents" that clarify what they should do. An inventory agent might manage stock, predict needs using oracle data, and pay for supplies using stablecoins held in escrow accounts. Their reputation increases directly on-chain with each successful transaction, opening up better partnerships. In logistics, for example, a shipping agent can coordinate work with warehouses, verify deliveries, and release payments in PYUSD once proof arrives - no intermediaries, just faster global work. Units like UnifAI take this further, allowing financial agents to chase yields across protocols, with built-in security checks.
Kite's stablecoin system supports continuous trading. USDC flows, for example, through efficient settlement channels - micro-transactions are batched off-chain to reduce costs, then the main states are settled on-chain for less than a cent in fees. Flowing payments become easy, allowing an agent to pay for AI services by the second or by computing usage. Builders can create markets where agents find services, negotiate, and transact - even modern zero-knowledge proof integrations add privacy. It remains cheap and predictable for users, while validators share ecosystem rewards.
The KITE token keeps everything running. There is a strict maximum of 10 billion tokens, set for long-term value. Utilities come in two waves. Since the launch in November 2025, the first phase focuses on engaging people: you need KITE to access units, and liquidity providers receive rewards for establishing new markets. Over 17 million passports for agents have already been issued. The second phase, coming with the mainnet, adds staking for verification rewards, governance votes, and a share of commissions from AI services. Nearly half of the supply goes to community initiatives, so contributors remain motivated. With $33 million in funding - including $18 million from a significant Series A in September 2025 - the model is built for expansion: the more agents join, the more everyone benefits.
The decentralized economy is expected to reach trillions. Kite arrives just in time, after a significant listing on Binance that saw hundreds of millions in trading. Builders get a new platform to launch AI ideas. Users enjoy automation without intervention. And now traders in the Binance crowd have a token directly linked to this growth.
