Kite chooses to build a Layer 1 network compatible with EVM. This decision is backed by practical considerations and reflects its judgment on the future ecosystem. EVM compatibility means developers can directly reuse Ethereum's mature toolchain, smart contract languages, and ecological resources, thereby lowering the development threshold and accelerating ecological expansion. However, Kite is not just 'another EVM chain'; its underlying design aims explicitly at real-time transactions and cooperation between AI agents.
The interactions between AI agents differ fundamentally from human user trading behaviors. They may communicate and pay frequently in a very short time, being extremely sensitive to latency and costs. If the network's throughput is insufficient or costs are too high, cooperation between agents will be severely constrained. Therefore, Kite has optimized for high-frequency, low-value, automated transactions at the Layer 1 level, making it more suitable for economic activities between machines.
At the same time, EVM compatibility also provides great flexibility for AI applications. Developers can build complex agent logic, governance rules, and payment processes in a familiar environment and achieve high levels of automation through smart contracts. This development experience is crucial for attracting developers from the AI and Web3 fields.
More importantly, the autonomy of Layer 1 allows Kite to deeply integrate identity systems, governance mechanisms, and token economies at the protocol level, unhindered by the limitations of other networks. This leaves ample space for its long-term evolution. As AI application scenarios continue to enrich, Kite can continuously adjust and optimize at the underlying level to meet new demands.
From an ecological perspective, a Layer 1 designed specifically for AI agents has the potential to become the infrastructure for the future 'machine economy.' When a large number of AI applications need to collaborate across agents, they will naturally prefer a network that natively supports these needs. Kite's Layer 1 strategy is precisely laid out in advance for this potential trend.
