The evolution of AI toward autonomous decision-making is creating a new demand for blockchain infrastructure that can support intelligent agents securely and efficiently. Kite is rising to meet this need by building a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for agentic payments, enabling AI agents to transact with verifiable identity and programmable governance.
Kite’s network is EVM-compatible, making it accessible to developers already familiar with Ethereum’s ecosystem. Beyond compatibility, the blockchain is optimized for real-time transactions and coordination, a critical requirement for AI agents that must respond, negotiate, and execute actions without friction or delay.
A defining feature of Kite is its three-layer identity system, which separates users, agents, and sessions. This design allows human users to maintain control while granting AI agents the autonomy they need to operate independently. Session-based permissions limit exposure and enhance security, ensuring agents can perform specific tasks without long-term or unrestricted access.
The KITE token underpins the entire ecosystem and follows a phased utility rollout. In the initial phase, KITE is used to encourage ecosystem participation and incentivize early adopters and builders. As the network matures, the token’s role expands to include staking, governance, and fee-related utilities, aligning incentives between users, agents, and network validators.
By uniting identity, payments, and governance into a single AI-native blockchain, Kite is laying the groundwork for a future where autonomous agents can interact, transact, and govern themselves on-chain. This vision positions Kite as a critical infrastructure layer in the next wave of AI-powered Web3 innovation.
