Kite is built on a simple idea: complex systems need structure to work properly. Instead of running everything on a single layer, Kite creates a well-organised blockchain environment where AI agents operate within clearly defined spaces.
Kite is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed for agent-driven payments. Unlike traditional networks built for human-initiated transactions, Kite allows AI agents to act independently based on user-defined rules. These agents can perform tasks, interact with services, and make payments automatically.
To enable this, Kite introduces Modules. A Module is a dedicated on-chain space where AI resources like datasets, models, and compute tools are offered as services. Each Module handles specific types of AI activity while remaining connected to the main chain.
The main chain is responsible for settlement and governance. Settlement records who paid whom and for what, while governance manages how Modules operate, who participates, and how rewards are shared. This keeps trust transparent and enforced by the protocol.
Modules also create a community layer. Operators manage access, coordinate contributors, and design incentives around specific goals such as data processing, model training, or privacy-focused computation. This turns Modules into organised ecosystems, not just technical components.
A built-in marketplace emerges naturally. Developers deploy AI services inside Modules, and autonomous agents discover and use them as needed. Payments happen automatically, linking usage directly to compensation.
Kite supports frequent interactions through state channels, allowing low-cost, real-time micropayments off-chain with final settlement later. This suits continuous AI activity and reduces network congestion.
By structuring AI services into Modules, Kite makes value flows easier to track and audit. Data providers, model developers, and compute operators are clearly visible and fairly compensated.
Overall, Kite brings structure to the agent economy. With modular design, on-chain governance, and automated payments, it enables scalable, transparent, and accountable AI-driven economies on-chain.
