Ecosystem Report
x402 and ERC-8004 are foundational rails for agent-native infrastructure
They define how autonomous agents communicate and settle value — unlocking new design space for onchain coordination.
The Agent Economy is no longer theoretical — it's taking shape
Modular rollups, AI agents, and real-time data flows are converging across ecosystems like Solana, Mantle, and Base.
Composable agents unlock new primitives for DeFi and automation
From pay-per-query research bots to trading signal, agents are becoming monetizable endpoints across finance.
Institutional interest is rising, especially from TradFi and quant-native players
New rails like x402 lower barriers for programmable, measurable service layers aligned with financial infrastructure.
Why This Report Exists
x402 and ERC-8004 aren't just technical specs — they represent the foundational rails for a new, programmable agent layer onchain.
This report is written for:
- Builders exploring new agent-native architectures
- Crypto-native researchers and investors tracking infra trends
- Emerging agent ecosystem founders and early teams
- Traditional finance, quant, and data-driven investors exploring the next phase of onchain coordination
In a concise, insight-packed report, we explain the core standards, key players, and practical implications of this shift — written to be accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.