Gaia and ENS Forge Partnership to Bring Onchain Identity to AI

Gaia, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS), the leading decentralized domain name system on Ethereum.

Decentralized AI infrastructure platform Gaia has announced a strategic partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) to bring onchain identity to AI.

The partnership will see Gaia integrate ENS's domain technology into its AI ecosystem, enabling developers and users to securely manage AI agents and inferencing services across both Web2 and Web3 networks.

The integration will introduce Gaia Domain Names (GDN), a new identity service for AI agents within Gaia's network.

Building on ENS's infrastructure, GDN will provide human-readable identities (such as "agentname.gaia.domains") for AI applications on Gaia's decentralized network.

GDN will also support cross-network identity, interoperability, and enhanced governance for AI-driven solutions.

“Our partnership with ENS enhances the accessibility and functionality of decentralized AI by giving AI agents discoverable, blockchain-agnostic identities that are as intuitive as they are powerful,” said Matt Wright, CEO of Gaia.

“Through GDN, we're making it simpler for users to own, govern, and interact with AI agents, extending ENS's decentralized domain framework into the AI space.”

A Domain System Bridging Web2 and Web3

Gaia's GDN is a dual-purpose domain system that users can enter in both Web2 browsers and Web3 wallets.

In Web2 browsers, these GDN domains function similarly to traditional website addresses, directly linking to and integrating with Gaia AI agents, providing immediate access to AI-powered resources and applications.

At the same time, GDN also has Web3 functionality like ENS domains, allowing users to utilize their domain in crypto transactions and wallet interactions.

This dual functionality creates a comprehensive digital identity solution that will pave the way for more accessible decentralized AI services.

Ongoing Value Creation through Domain-Linked Rewards

Gaia presents a unique opportunity for domain owners to create value by fostering the growth of nodes and agents linked to their domains.

As these agents contribute to Gaia's AI ecosystem, domain owners will earn token rewards, making GDN not only an identity solution but also a path to generate ongoing value.

By simply owning a domain and supporting the expansion of associated agents and nodes, users can actively participate in Gaia's token economy.

Expanding ENS's Reach to AI Ecosystems

While ENS has traditionally focused on decentralized identity within Web3, this partnership will extend ENS's utility into the realm of AI.

Through Gaia's integration of ENS domains, AI agents can be represented within both traditional and onchain interfaces, expanding ENS's reach and presenting a novel application for its technology.

In this collaboration, Gaia Domains will enable AI-driven interactions and accessibility in a way that brings AI agents to the forefront of Web3 innovation.

Community Initiatives and Developer Support

Together, Gaia and ENS will be hosting developer activations and community events to showcase the power and potential of decentralized AI identity.

These initiatives will include virtual hackathons, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions that will explore how decentralized AI and blockchain identity can transform the Web3 landscape.

At these events, they will highlight the advantages of domain-based AI identities, fostering a developer community eager to utilize ENS-Gaia integrations to create innovative AI solutions.

About Gaia

Gaia is a decentralized, open-source AI infrastructure platform that enables developers to create, deploy, and monetize AI agents.

By fostering a knowledge-sharing ecosystem that champions user control, Gaia supports transparent, scalable, and resilient AI applications across diverse industries.

Their platform provides secure, collaborative AI development with decentralized applications, enabling a transformative AI ecosystem built on decentralized computing and data ownership principles.

Website: www.gaianet.ai

Twitter: @GaiaNet_AI

About ENS

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a decentralized domain name service on Ethereum that simplifies blockchain interactions by replacing complex addresses with human-readable names like “username.eth.”

ENS supports decentralized identity and interoperability across multiple blockchains, enhancing usability for crypto transactions, NFTs, and dApps.

ENS remains a core Web3 infrastructure component, empowering users with secure and accessible digital identities in the decentralized internet.

Website: ens.domains