2026-01-22 05:21:17

The ERC-8004 standard is driving the rapid expansion of the AI Agent ecosystem. From the current market layout, this emerging track has already formed a relatively clear industrial chain.

At the infrastructure level, projects like Phala Network and Ekai are building execution environments for smart contracts. Moving upward, platforms such as ISEK and ampersend are beginning to explore coordination and orchestration mechanisms for Agents, enabling different intelligent entities to collaborate efficiently.

At the framework level, projects like Virtuals and Khorus provide development tools and standardized solutions, lowering the entry barrier for developers. Meanwhile, the AgentFi sector is attempting to combine these intelligent agents with financial application scenarios, exploring new business models.

From upstream infrastructure to downstream applications, the entire ecosystem has formed a complete vertical integration. This layered ecosystem construction indicates that AI Agents are no longer just a technical concept but are evolving into a track with practical application scenarios and commercial potential. It is worth continuously monitoring the subsequent progress of these key project nodes.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 7h ago

Wow, the collaboration between Phala and Virtuals is really impressive. It feels like the Agent ecosystem is about to take off. But honestly, is it a bit late to get involved now... Is the discussion in the Chinese community this low? I'm optimistic about AgentFi; financial scenarios are the easiest to generate performance, and the token price will speak for itself. I haven't heard of Khorus. Has anyone done in-depth research? It feels like a project that has been overlooked. Wait, can ERC-8004 really standardize... It seems like every project is developing its own set. If this round truly allows Agent to establish a viable business model, it will be more than just hype; we need to choose projects carefully. Ultimately, it still depends on who can first land in finance. Does Virtuals have a chance?

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WenMoon42

· 7h ago

This wave of AI Agents is really making moves, it seems it's not just about hype anymore. Are projects like Phala and Virtuals really working on something or just for fun? I'm a bit worried that it might be another wave of rug pulls. Can the ERC-8004 standard really take off? Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. The entire ecosystem looks quite complete, but I wonder if it will succeed in real-world implementation. AgentFi really has imagination; maybe this is the most promising direction. Continuing to watch, it feels like there will be major developments in the Agent track this year.

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ForkThisDAO

· 8h ago

Alright, this wave is indeed laid out quite solidly... Infrastructure and applications are connected in a seamless line. Wait, can AgentFi really innovate? Or is it just another round of hype and speculation? Phala and Virtuals are the two to keep a close eye on.

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DegenWhisperer

· 8h ago

Hmm, is Phala moving so quickly? It feels like I just started paying attention and there's already new stuff out. I've been on the Virtuals train for a while; lowering the barrier at the framework level is really impressive. Is agentfi really going to be popular? Or is it just another round of cutting the leeks? Is ERC-8004 going to be hyped up again? I'm a bit worried. But the complete industry chain is indeed worth watching; it's no longer just hype.

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