Kite AI Introduces Trust Layer to Revolutionize the AI Agent Ecosystem at Block Festa 2025

Kite AI Unveils Next-Generation Trust Layer for Autonomous AI Agents

Kite AI, a trailblazer in Agentic Web infrastructure, has launched its transformative "Trust Layer" to tackle the critical issues of trust and transaction reliability for autonomous AI agents. Serving as a bedrock for the emerging "Agentic Internet," this innovative framework aims to facilitate secure decision-making and transactions by AI agents without requiring human intervention.

Speaking at Block Festa 2025, held on the 26th at the Textile Center near Samsung Station in Seoul, Kite AI CEO Chi Zhang heralded a new era in internet evolution. "The internet has evolved through the web and mobile phases and is now entering the age of agent-driven systems. For this ecosystem to flourish, agents must operate within verifiable identity, payment, and governance frameworks to build trust," Zhang remarked.

Programmable Trust Layer: The Core of Trustworthy AI Transactions

A cornerstone of this development is Kite AI’s innovative Programmable Trust Layer, which Zhang showcased during his keynote address. "To enable agents to execute payments and contracts autonomously, we need a framework that enforces rules reliably," he explained. "The Programmable Trust Layer delivers precisely this capability, ensuring seamless operations without human oversight."

Central to this technology is the Kite Agent Passport, an integrated toolkit comprising agent-specific wallets, multi-tiered identity verification systems, and governance modules. These programmatic features enable AI agents to perform automated operations, securing trust and efficiency in the process.

Empowering Transparent Transactions with Stablecoins

The Trust Layer not only caters to governance but also revolutionizes AI agent financial interactions. Through stablecoins like USDC and PYUSD, the system ensures fast, transparent, and immutable payment processing. Users can predefine spending limits and approval parameters, empowering agents to make financial decisions reliably within these criteria.

Zhang outlined various practical applications: "AI agents can handle tasks ranging from ordering everyday essentials to selecting and delivering personalized gifts for loved ones. Based on user-defined preferences and budgets, these agents compare prices, complete secure payments, and arrange timely delivery."

Importantly, all financial and contractual activities executed by agents are permanently recorded on the blockchain, elevating transparency and trust across transactions.

Building the Foundation: Technical Infrastructure Advancements

Kite AI’s ambitions extend beyond immediate agent applications. The company is focused on bolstering its technical ecosystem with robust solutions like its proprietary MCP protocol, designed to streamline seamless inter-agent communications. Additionally, Kite AI offers a Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework and modular development tools to simplify the creation and integration of new agents with various AI services.

"Our goal is to create a platform where anyone, from developers to enterprises, can easily build and deploy AI agents," Zhang emphasized. "This will nurture a thriving ecosystem of third-party collaborations, amplifying growth and innovation."

Industry Backing and Projected Market Growth

Kite AI’s vision has garnered significant backing from key industry figures. Advisors and investors from leading organizations, including PayPal, Chainlink, and Mysten Labs, are lending their expertise to drive the project forward. “These industry veterans bring invaluable insight and networks to establish Kite AI as a global benchmark for the AI agent economy,” Zhang noted.

The growth potential for the AI agent ecosystem is immense. Zhang concluded with a bold forecast: "By the next decade, the global AI agent economy is projected to expand to $240 billion, equivalent to approximately 338 trillion Korean won. Kite AI is committed to laying the foundational infrastructure that will power this transformative growth."