Kite AI's native token, KITE, saw a flurry of trading activity upon its release, with total volume exceeding $263 million on platforms such as Binance, Upbit, and Bithumb within the initial hours, according to
Kite AI operates on a proof-of-stake (PoS) Layer 1 blockchain that is EVM-compatible, built to let autonomous AI agents interact, make payments, and work together efficiently. The platform features the SPACE framework—Stablecoin-native, Programmable constraints, Agent-first authentication, Compliance-ready, and Economically viable micropayments—to foster an "agentic economy." The KITE token, capped at 10 billion units, is used for payments, staking, and governance within the network.
Listing on leading exchanges highlighted the token's increasing traction among both institutional and retail participants.
Kite's solution is designed to overcome limitations in existing AI frameworks by offering a decentralized infrastructure for autonomous agents. Its modular blockchain architecture empowers developers to create and expand AI workflows, while affordable, instant payment options streamline value exchange. The whitepaper details that 48% of tokens are allocated to the community, 12% to investors, and 20% to the team and early backers.
Elsewhere, broader trends in the crypto sector reflected institutional optimism. Coinbase, which