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Kite is building the base layer for the agentic internet. It is the first system that provides autonomous agents with cryptographic identity, programmable permissions, and native access to stablecoin

The first AI payment blockchain - foundational infrastructure empowering autonomous agents to operate and transact with identity, payment, governance, and verification.

Quick Start

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Why Kite? - Learn about our mission, use cases, and core concepts

• Introduction & Mission

• Key Use Cases & Players

• Architecture & Design Pillars

• Core Concepts & Terminology

Kite Chain

Build on Kite - Network information, tools, and smart contract development

• Network Information

• Tools & Explorer

• Smart Contract Development

• Sample dApps

Integration Guide

Coming soon.

Key Features

• Cryptographic Identity: 3-tier identity system for fine-grained governance

• Native Stablecoin Payments: Built-in USDC support for instant settlements

• x402 Compatible: Support for agent-to-agent (A2A) intents and verifiable message passing.

• Agent-First Design: Purpose-built for autonomous agent operations

• Verifiable Delegation: Cryptographic proof of payment authority

• High Performance: Fast, scalable blockchain infrastructure

What's New

• Agentic Commerce: Complete workflows for AI-powered shopping

• Smart Contract Templates: Ready-to-use contracts for common use cases

• Developer Tools: Comprehensive SDK and testing framework

• Security Best Practices: Guidelines for secure agent integration

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Ready to build the future of agentic commerce? Start with our Introduction.