GOAT Network

Agent Infrastructure on GOAT Network

GOAT Network treats agent infrastructure as a core layer in the Digital Economy stack. The goal is not just to host agents, but to give them durable identity, machine-speed payments, and a practical runtime surface on top of Bitcoin-secured settlement.

Why This Matters

To be useful in production, agents need more than model access or wallet control. They also need:

  • Discovery so callers can find them reliably
  • Trust so integrators can evaluate who they are interacting with
  • Payments so services can be priced and delivered through machine-readable flows
  • Runtime tooling so developers can ship with standard patterns instead of building every layer from scratch

The GOAT Network Agent Stack

GOAT Network exposes agent infrastructure through three composable layers:

ERC-8004 — Identity & Trust

Register agents on-chain, publish machine-readable metadata, and accumulate reputation signals for discovery.

x402 — Payments

HTTP-native payment protocol for crypto-native apps and agents. Standardized settlement on GOAT Network and 5+ chains.

AgentKit — SDK

TypeScript SDK with 95 on-chain actions, 5 AI framework adapters, x402 payments, ERC-8004 identity, and a production-grade runtime. Build agents that trade, bridge, pay, and register on GOAT Network.

How the Stack Fits Together

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│           AgentKit (SDK)                │  Build & deploy agents
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│        x402 (Payment Protocol)          │  Monetize agent services
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│     ERC-8004 (Identity & Trust)         │  Register & discover agents
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│         GOAT Network (L2)               │  Bitcoin-secured settlement
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Identity and trust

Use the AgentKit ERC-8004 guide to register your agent on-chain. This creates a discoverable, verifiable identity tied to your agent's capabilities and services.

2. Payments and monetization

Integrate x402 when your agent exposes paid APIs, premium routes, or payment-triggered workflows. x402 handles HTTP-native payment requests, authorization, and settlement-aware delivery.

3. Runtime and developer surface

AgentKit provides a batteries-included SDK that wires together identity registration, payment integration, on-chain tools, and AI framework adapters — so you can focus on your agent's logic. It ships 95 actions across 13 plugins with adapters for OpenAI, LangChain, MCP, Vercel AI, and OpenAI Agents SDK. See the official AgentKit site for the latest public product overview.

Why GOAT Network for Agents?

  • Bitcoin-secured settlement — Agent workflows inherit Bitcoin-backed settlement and finality assumptions
  • Low Fees — Sub-cent transaction costs for high-frequency agent interactions
  • EVM Compatible — Use Solidity, ethers.js, and existing Ethereum tooling
  • Multi-chain Payments — x402 supports GOAT Network, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC, and more
  • Open Standards — ERC-8004 is an Ethereum EIP, not a proprietary protocol

Start with the Right Surface

AgentKit Quick Start

Install AgentKit into an existing agent or scaffold a starter project.

x402 Payments

Add payment and monetization flows for APIs, agents, and apps.

ERC-8004 for AgentKit

Register your agent, publish metadata, and collect trust signals.

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AgentKit Overview

Plug an existing agent or app into GOAT Network with on-chain actions, x402 payments, ERC-8004 identity, and adapters for major AI frameworks.

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Agent Infrastructure on GOAT NetworkWhy This MattersThe GOAT Network Agent StackHow the Stack Fits Together1. Identity and trust2. Payments and monetization3. Runtime and developer surfaceWhy GOAT Network for Agents?Start with the Right Surface