"Sub-100ms latency." That number in the study matters more than you think.
Quiet hook: In the time it takes you to blink, an agent needs to bid, pay, and receive data.
Actionable insights: Traditional blockchains (12s block times) are too slow. State channels are the only way to match the speed of AI thought.
Mini-story time:
High-frequency trading bots moved to co-location centers to save milliseconds. AI agents are the same. If the payment lags, the opportunity is gone. Kite’s architecture is built for speed, not just security.
Conceptual model:
It’s the difference between mailing a check (Bitcoin) and handing over cash (State Channels).
Skepticism check:
Can they maintain decentralization at that speed? The "SPACE" framework suggests yes, by layering the authority.
Strategist reflections:
Speed is liquidity. The faster the money moves, the more efficient the market.
