Why Builders Are Turning to Kite’s EVM Network
If autonomous agents are really going to handle real economic tasks, the real challenge isn’t their intelligence—it’s the checkout process. Most AI systems can choose actions, but when it’s time to pay for data, rent compute, call APIs, or settle tiny agent-to-agent transactions, they still rely on human accounts and centralized billing. This gap is what people mean by needing a “settlement spine”—a stable, low-friction system for identity, permissions, and payments that works at machine speed.
Kite as the Settlement Backbone
Built for Continuous Agent Transactions
Kite positions its EVM-compatible Layer 1 as that backbone—designed not for retail users, but for nonstop agent activity. Its Proof-of-Stake chain focuses on low-cost, real-time payments and coordination, while “Modules” offer services like data, models, and agent tools.
For traders, this matters because strong settlement layers create ripple effects: when payments and identities become easy, economic activity grows—and with that comes fees, marketplaces, and compounding incentives. The real bet is not just that agents exist, but that they’ll transact constantly, and that a chain built for micro-transactions can capture the value.
Key Features: Pricing, Identity, and Micropayments
Kite highlights stablecoin-based fees—predictable costs in USDC or PYUSD—so developers don’t suffer from volatile gas prices. It also uses state channels for micropayments, enabling costs as low as $0.000001 per message and instant settlement. Dedicated lanes separate payment traffic from general activity.
Identity is another pillar. Kite splits user, agent, and session identities, ensuring agents act with controlled authority. This model is designed to make enterprise-grade agent activity safer and more realistic.
Attribution and the AI Supply Chain
Kite introduces Proof of Attributed Intelligence (PoAI) to track and reward contributions from datasets, models, and agent workflows. It’s basically accounting for the AI supply chain—ensuring value is shared transparently without a centralized platform deciding payouts.
Ecosystem, Metrics, and Token Design
Kite’s Testnet v1 processed hundreds of millions of agent calls, showing strong early interest. The KITE token has a max supply of 10B with phased utility, ecosystem-heavy allocation, and a “commission then swap” model linking token demand to service usage.
The Bigger Picture
If AI becomes more agent-driven and interconnected, a reliable settlement layer will matter. Kite’s approach—EVM familiarity, stable pricing, micropayments, strong identity controls, and transparent attribution—aims to be that core infrastructure. Whether it succeeds depends on real mainnet performance and sustained developer adoption.
