iAgent, a company building a decentralized AI framework, just secured $3 million in funding and launched its own token, $AGNT. They’re aiming to change how we think about artificial intelligence.
Decentralized AI: A New Approach
Traditional AI is often centralized and controlled by large corporations. iAgent is different. Their system lets users train, own, and profit from AI agents using real-world visual data, all on a blockchain. They’ve already partnered with major players like Base, LayerZero, Avalanche, Aethir, Arbitrum, and XAI Games. With over 700,000 users on their AGNTxp platform, they’re making waves in the AI, gaming, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) space.
How iAgent Works: A Product Overview
iAgent offers a suite of interconnected products to support the entire AI lifecycle:
Visual Learning Models (VLMs): Beyond Text
Instead of relying on text data like many AI systems, iAgent’s VLMs use real-world video game footage. This allows AI agents to learn and adapt much faster, becoming more intelligent and useful in various applications. Currently, they’re live in games like Counter Strike 2, Off the Grid, and Citizen Conflict, already collecting over 25 terabytes of gameplay data.
ERC-** Agent Standard: AI as a Digital Asset
iAgent is proposing a new ERC-** standard (the specific number is redacted for clarity) to make AI agents verifiable, secure, and easily traded digital assets on the blockchain. This means true ownership and transparent trading across different blockchains.
AI Agent Marketplace: Buy, Sell, and Rent AI
The AI Agent Marketplace is where developers can list their AI agents for sale or rent, and businesses can find AI solutions tailored to their needs. This creates an open market for AI technology.
iAgent DEV Hub: Tools for Developers
The iAgent DEV Hub provides developers with the tools, SDKs, and APIs needed to build and improve AI models. It includes a secure validation framework and integrates with various decentralized computing platforms.
AI in Gaming: The First Big Step
iAgent sees gaming as a perfect testing ground for its AI, thanks to the abundance of high-quality, labeled data. They’re applying their AI to:
- AI-powered game assistants: Giving players real-time coaching and advice in games like Valorant.
- Smart NPCs:
Creating more dynamic and immersive experiences in RPGs like World of Warcraft. - Anti-cheat systems: Detecting cheaters in games like CS2 to ensure fair play.
- Predictive AI for in-game economies: Helping players make better decisions in games like Diablo 4.
But iAgent’s ambitions extend far beyond gaming. They envision their decentralized AI infrastructure powering various industries.
Roadmap and $AGNT Token
iAgent has a detailed roadmap for the future, with key milestones planned throughout 2025, including the launch of the AI Agent Marketplace, the ERC-** standard, and the full launch of their mainnet. The $AGNT token will be central to the ecosystem, enabling AI training and trading, rewarding GPU node operators, and allowing users to monetize their visual data.
The Team and the Future
iAgent boasts a strong team of experienced professionals from top companies like Bosch, Meta, Airbus, and Samsung. They believe AI is on the cusp of becoming a major asset class, and they’re building the infrastructure to support this growth. The market is projected to explode from $553.7 billion to $2.8 trillion by 2030, and iAgent wants to be a major player.
