If AI Agents could not only help you analyze information and write code, but also purchase services, access data, and make payments on their own, what would still be missing for them to participate in the real-world economy?
I believe the key is not just model capabilities, but trusted economic infrastructure.
@KITE AI 中文 is exploring this direction. With Kite’s Agent Passport, AI Agents can have their own identities and dedicated funds, along with payment permissions set by users. Users can specify spending limits and the scope of authorization in advance, allowing Agents to carry out tasks within clear rules instead of handing over unrestricted control of their funds.
At first glance, this may look like an upgrade to payment functionality, but in reality, it has implications for whether the entire Agent economy can truly function. When Agents can safely purchase data, access APIs, pay for computing resources, and even transact with other Agents, AI is no longer just a tool that provides answers—it becomes an actor capable of participating in economic activity.
What I’m more interested in is whether this infrastructure can generate real transaction demand in the future, and whether developers and service providers will be willing to join the ecosystem.
Competition in AI is not limited to the model layer. It’s also worth paying attention to who can enable Agents to participate in economic activity safely and reliably.
#KiteBBW $KITE
I believe the key is not just model capabilities, but trusted economic infrastructure.
@KITE AI 中文 is exploring this direction. With Kite’s Agent Passport, AI Agents can have their own identities and dedicated funds, along with payment permissions set by users. Users can specify spending limits and the scope of authorization in advance, allowing Agents to carry out tasks within clear rules instead of handing over unrestricted control of their funds.
At first glance, this may look like an upgrade to payment functionality, but in reality, it has implications for whether the entire Agent economy can truly function. When Agents can safely purchase data, access APIs, pay for computing resources, and even transact with other Agents, AI is no longer just a tool that provides answers—it becomes an actor capable of participating in economic activity.
What I’m more interested in is whether this infrastructure can generate real transaction demand in the future, and whether developers and service providers will be willing to join the ecosystem.
Competition in AI is not limited to the model layer. It’s also worth paying attention to who can enable Agents to participate in economic activity safely and reliably.
#KiteBBW $KITE