Kite

Agent Infrastructure

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Founded

2024

Location

San Francisco, CA

Funding

$18M Series A (2025)

Kite — The Base Layer for the Agentic Internet

Kite is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 purpose-built for autonomous agents. It provides native identity, programmable policy governance, and instant, near-zero-cost payments so agents can authenticate, make verifiable decisions, and transact safely at scale. Explore the platform on the [website](https://gokite.ai) and in the [docs](https://docs.gokite.ai).

Tagline: “The Base Layer for the Agentic Internet”

Core thesis: Agents need a chain where identity, trust, and payments are first-class primitives—enforced by policy and optimized for machine-to-machine micropayments.

What Kite Offers

EVM L1 engineered for agents with sub-cent gas and global settlement

Native agent identity and governance via **Kite AIR** (Agent Identity Resolution)

Instant, low-cost agent payments with policy guardrails for compliant, auditable transactions

Agent-centric developer tooling, testnet, demos, and a services catalog with per-call pricing

Platform Highlights

Identity-first architecture:

**Agent Passport** for on-chain identity, verifiable attestations, and policy enforcement

Auditability and programmable permissions for autonomous agent actions

Payments for agents:

Micropayment-ready with near-zero fees; designed for API calls, data fetches, and services

Compatibility and tooling:

EVM-compatible from day one to leverage existing wallets and dev tools

Consensus and design notes:

“Proof of Artificial Intelligence” referenced in public materials

Community mentions of Avalanche-inspired modular architecture in discussions

Kite AIR (Agent Identity Resolution)

Issue and manage an **Agent Passport** that travels across apps

Apply configurable policies and limits to control agent behavior

Produce verifiable attestations for trust, compliance, and audits

Learn more in the [Kite AIR overview](https://docs.gokite.ai/kite-air-platform/kite-air-platform).

Ecosystem and Integrations

EVM tooling and wallets by design

Collaboration with **Irys** for programmable data and verifiable compute

Open-source work on the **Agentic Commerce Protocol**

Explore partners and projects in the [ecosystem directory](https://ecosystem.gokite.ai).

Traction and Backing

Funding: Public references to a $18M round led by **PayPal Ventures** and **General Catalyst**

Team size: ~24 employees on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gokiteai)

Active testnet, demos, and developer-facing services catalog

Who It’s For

Teams building agentic applications that require identity, policy guardrails, and on-chain payments

Fintechs, exchanges, DeFi labs, and marketplaces exploring agent-native transactions

Security, compliance, and platform teams seeking programmable permissions and auditability

Web3 projects that want EVM compatibility plus near-zero-fee microtransactions for agents

Primary Use Cases

Agent-native DeFi: on-chain reputations, programmable limits, and policy-controlled actions

Machine-to-machine payments: pay-per-call for APIs, data, and services at micropayment scale

Identity-backed automation: verifiable agent actions with attestations and audit trails via AIR

Agent marketplaces: users pay per call to verified services or compute providers

Getting Started

Build and test on the public [testnet](https://testnet.gokite.ai)

Review platform capabilities in the [docs](https://docs.gokite.ai) and [Kite AIR guide](https://docs.gokite.ai/kite-air-platform/kite-air-platform)

Explore sample agents and per-call pricing in the [services catalog](https://app.gokite.ai)

See ecosystem integrations and partners in the [directory](https://ecosystem.gokite.ai)

Community Sentiment: Pros and Cons

Pros

Strong investor backing and clear narrative around identity, trust, and payments for agents

Active testnet and ongoing discussion in Avalanche communities

Clear positioning on sub-cent fees and agent micropayments

Cons

Skepticism about launching another L1 vs. building on existing chains

Concern that hype/airdrops muddy adoption signals

Limited third-party enterprise reviews; sentiment skews crypto-native

Considerations and Notes

Technical specifics for “Proof of Artificial Intelligence” and standards like DID/VC are not fully detailed in public pages; check the latest [docs](https://docs.gokite.ai) for updates.

Avoid confusing this company with unrelated “Kite” tools on review sites; confirm sources via the official [website](https://gokite.ai) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gokiteai).

Quick Links

Website: [gokite.ai](https://gokite.ai)

Documentation: [Kite docs](https://docs.gokite.ai) | [Kite AIR](https://docs.gokite.ai/kite-air-platform/kite-air-platform)

Testnet and Demos: [Testnet](https://testnet.gokite.ai) | [Agent demo](https://aidemo.gokite.ai) | [Services catalog](https://app.gokite.ai)

Ecosystem: [Directory](https://ecosystem.gokite.ai) | [Irys partnership](https://medium.com/@KiteAI/kite-x-irys-combining-a-transaction-layer-and-a-data-layer-to-unlock-the-agentic-internet-e3cde5dcd4a9)

Company and Funding: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gokiteai) | [General Catalyst note](https://www.generalcatalyst.com/stories/our-investment-in-kite) | [Funding announcement](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gokiteai_were-thrilled-to-announce-our-18m-series-activity-7368623628382334978-CtUF)

Community Discussions: [Avax thread 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/Avax/comments/1n6kw4y/new_avax_l1_kite_ai_closed_33m_in_funding_what/) | [Avax thread 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/Avax/comments/1nk9hdp/kite_ai_brings_the_agentic_internet_revolution/) | [CryptoMarkets thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoMarkets/comments/1n6klqg/paypal_ventures_backs_kite_ai_with_18m_to_power/)

Open Source: [Kite GitHub](https://github.com/gokite-ai)

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