The emergence of AI moving from “chatting” to “acting” has introduced a novel problem: the question of how an AI system might pay for its API calls, or negotiate a bargain or budget a budget without a human intervention of clicking “approve” every time?
Kite Network: Purpose-built, layer-1 blockchains to resolve this issue. Provides infrastructure to enable "agentic economy," in which economic agents, represented by AI agents, are regarded as "first-class economic citizens" with their identity and wallet.
Technology
Stretch Technology
Kite is not merely an additional speedy blockchain solution but has a specially designed architecture for machine-to-machine communication.
1. Proof of Attributed Intelligence (PoAI
Unlike traditional Proof of Stake, which only takes into account the number of tokens you possess, Kite also proposes Proof of Attributed Intelligence.
What it does: It measures and incentivizes contributions made by AI models, data suppliers, and agents.
Why it matters: The key point here is that it ensures that "intelligent" value such as quality data or the successful completion of an AI task gets stored and rewarded properly on the blockchain.
2. The Three-Layer Identity Model
A secure AI agent, to start, requires more than a simple use of a common private key. Kite employs a hierarchical structure to avoid disasters related to losses:
User Layer: The human owner possessing ultimate control.
Agent Layer: Autonomous software that implements actions and decisions based on logic algorithms.
Session Layer: Temporary keys specific to the task (such as a "day pass" worth up to $10).
3. SPACE FRAMEWORK & X402 PROTOCOL
Kite has implemented the SPACE Framework that has Stablecoin, Payment, Agent, Compliance, and Ecosystem. There is also the x402 protocol, which enables gasless micropayments. This is important as an AI would need to execute thousands of small transactions that are a fraction of a cent to pay for data or computational resources.
4. EVM Compatibility & Subnet Architecture
Functions like Kite are built on subnets created using the technology of Avalanche. It offers sub-second block finalization and almost zero fees. It is EVM-compatible, meaning that developers will be able to use tools like Solidity and Metamask to create dApps in Kite that
Roadmap & Evolution
The Kite Network will be implemented in phased manner in order to shift from being a speculative asset to an operating utility network.
Phase 1: Bootstrapping & Incentivizing Late 2024
Aero Testnet: Launching the incentivized testnet. This allows stress-testing the interactions among the agents.
TGE & Exchange Listings: The KITE token has a launch of 10 billion total supply to create liquidity.
Cross-Chain Integration: Integration of KITE via LayerZero and Stargate to Ethereum, BSC, and Avalanche Blockchain Networks.
Stage 2: The Agentic Web phase will begin in 2025 and
Mainnet Transition: Transitioning from testnet to a "Fully Agent-Native" Layer-1
* *Agent Store v1:* The platform is a marketplace in which developers will be able to upload their autonomous agents that others will be able to "hire" using smart contracts
Institutional Gateway: Integration with payment majors PayPal and Shopify for connecting offline markets to AI-agents.Phase 3: Scaling the Ecosystem (2026 & Beyond)
Specialized Subnets: Developing subnets that specialize in distinct uses, like training or computation that enhances privacy.Governance Maturity
Transitioning control of the network into the hands of the KITE token holders, with the possibility of the agents themselves voting based on reputation and contributions in the future.Token Utility Overview
Token Utility
The $KITE token has four functions. Network Fees
Paying for transaction gas. Staking: Securing the PoAI consensus algorithm.
Governance: Voting on protocol upgrades.
• Agent Payments: Acting as the major means of payment for AI–to–AI services.
