Imagine AI agents running your business or financial operations—tracking inventory, spotting shortages before they hit, negotiating with suppliers, and executing payments in stablecoins—all autonomously. No humans required, yet every action is recorded on-chain for transparency. That’s Kite in action. Built from the ground up as a Layer 1 blockchain, Kite is designed specifically for AI agents, giving them a secure, fast, and coordinated environment to operate, transact, and collaborate.
Kite isn’t your average blockchain. It runs on a Proof of Attributed Intelligence (PAI) consensus, rewarding every participant who contributes to the AI ecosystem—whether data providers, model developers, or agent creators. This ensures both security and fairness. Being EVM-compatible means developers can use familiar smart contracts but optimized for agent-driven, high-frequency operations. Thanks to state channels, transactions settle in under 100 milliseconds with fees that barely register.
Security is built in from the ground up. Kite uses a three-tier identity model: users, agents, and sessions. Users hold the master keys, assigning cryptographic passports to agents that set limits—like spending caps or accessible services. Each task runs under a temporary session key, which disappears once the task finishes. Governance is programmable: boost an agent’s permissions if it performs well, or pause it if anomalies appear. That way, logistics or financial agents can act confidently while staying within your defined boundaries.
Agents are flexible and modular. With tools like the UnifAI AgentFi module (October 2025), agents can independently execute DeFi strategies. Users don’t micromanage; they simply authorize intent, and the agent optimizes outcomes. Agents carry reputation across systems, allowing them to interact with marketplaces, smart contracts, and counterparties efficiently. Kite has already logged 1.7 billion agent interactions, proving real-world utility at scale.
Stablecoins are native to Kite. Agents can make instant payments in USDC, with microtransactions handled off-chain and settled on-chain in bulk. Blocks close in about a second, and gas fees are minuscule—less than a millionth of a dollar—enabling applications like per-AI inference payments or content tipping at scale. Partnerships like Pieverse (November 2025) now allow cross-chain payments, expanding agent capabilities further.
The $KITE token fuels the ecosystem. Early stages reward ecosystem builders and liquidity providers. Over 100 modules and nearly 18 million agent passports are active. The Binance listing in November 2025 generated $263 million in trading volume, followed by validator staking and governance activation. Token usage inside the network—AI service fees, module access, staking—creates ongoing demand within the 10 billion cap. With $33 million in backing, including $18 million Series A from PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst, both validators and users benefit while the chain remains secure.
The Ozone Testnet already handles over a million agent interactions daily, and mainnet launch is imminent. Kite is rapidly becoming a global platform: after the December 2025 Bitso listing, Latin American users have easier access, while builders get a robust playground for AI experimentation.
