Kite is a blockchain built for a world where autonomous AI agents aren’t just tools—they’re independent economic participants. Agents on Kite can think, decide, coordinate, and transact on their own, while still following human-defined rules.
At the heart of Kite is agentic payments: AI agents can send and receive value independently, without constant human approval, yet remain within strict identity and permission boundaries. This solves one of the toughest problems in both blockchain and AI today—delegation without losing control.
Kite is an EVM-compatible Layer 1, letting developers use familiar Ethereum tooling while supporting high-frequency, real-time interactions between agents. Unlike traditional chains focused on swaps and transfers, Kite is designed for continuous coordination—agents can negotiate, execute tasks, and settle value instantly, enabling machine-speed economies.
A unique feature is Kite’s three-layer identity framework:
User layer: ultimate authority and owner.
Agent layer: delegated AI performing tasks like trading or data processing.
Session layer: temporary permissions (spending limits, time constraints, allowed counterparties).
Even if an agent is compromised, risks are limited to its session—not the full wallet.
The network also supports modules, specialized verticals like AI marketplaces, data services, automation frameworks, or financial primitives. Each module aligns incentives with the network via token commitments, allowing horizontal ecosystem growth while settling security, identity, and payments on Layer 1.
The KITE token is the economic glue:
Fixed supply: 10B tokens for predictable long-term economics.
Phase 1 utility: ecosystem participation—builders and modules lock KITE to activate services, encouraging long-term commitment.
Phase 2 utility: staking for network security, delegating to modules, and governance.
Real economic activity drives token value through AI service commissions, creating a feedback loop where usage fuels demand. Additional mechanisms discourage short-term dumping, encouraging participants to align with the network long-term.
In short, Kite aims to be the settlement, identity, and coordination layer for the emerging AI agent economy. It combines blockchain finality, programmable governance, cryptographic identity, and AI-driven autonomy—positioning $KITE as the backbone for safe, scalable, agent-driven digital economies.
