BlockBeats news: On January 27, AI payment blockchain Kite released its mainnet roadmap, aiming to build a trust and payment technology stack native to AI agents, addressing bottlenecks in trust, authorization, and payment as AI agents transition from "answering questions" to "executing tasks."
The roadmap clearly outlines native compatibility with the x402 protocol, supporting standardized payment intent and settlement with features such as pay-per-invocation and end-to-end auditability. At the same time, the system capabilities are decomposed into six independent pillars: Agent Trust (KitePass identity anchor + programmable governance), Agent Settlement (stablecoin native + Facilitator component), Agent Developer Infrastructure (zero-cost RPC + documentation + observability tools), Agent Network Operations (external validators + VaaS + gradual decentralization), AgenticFi (DEX + LSD + cross-chain bridges + on/off-ramps), and Agent Ecosystem Growth Engine (incentive system + ecosystem events).
Kite stated that the mainnet will adopt a progressive launch, with phased deliveries over one to two years. Priority will be given to ensuring a balance between security, auditability, and ecosystem scalability, ultimately forming a sustainable agent-based economic system.
It is reported that Kite previously completed a $33 million funding round led by PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst, and also received strategic investment from Coinbase Ventures.