Gaia and Ethereum Name Service (ENS) Partner to Create Decentralized AI Identity System

NEW YORK – November 6, 2024 – Gaia, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Ethereum Name

Gaia, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) to integrate ENS's decentralized domain technology with Gaia's AI ecosystem. This collaboration will empower developers and users to securely manage AI agents and inferencing services across Web2 and Web3 networks.

As part of this partnership, Gaia will introduce Gaia Domain Names (GDN), a new identity service for AI agents within Gaia's network. By leveraging ENS's infrastructure, GDN will enable human-readable identities (such as "agentname.gaia.domains") for AI applications on Gaia's decentralized network. GDN will 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 Dual-Purpose Domain System for Web2 and Web3 Applications

Gaia's GDN is a dual-purpose domain system that users can enter in both Web2 browsers and Web3 wallets. When accessed via a Web2 browser, these GDN domains function similarly to traditional website addresses, directly linking to and interacting with Gaia AI agents, whether they be AI assistants, generative models, or any other application on Gaia's decentralized network.

At the same time, these domains also serve a Web3 function akin to ENS domains, allowing users to utilize their domain in crypto transactions and wallet interactions. For instance, a user can set up their ENS-linked hardware wallet to be accessible via a GDN domain. This domain would then serve a dual purpose, both pointing to an AI agent and being usable in crypto transactions.

This dual functionality of GDN creates a comprehensive digital identity solution, paving the way for more accessible decentralized AI services. Users can easily interact with AI agents, whether they be AI assistants, generative models, or any other application on Gaia's decentralized network, all while maintaining a unified digital identity across both Web2 and Web3 domains.

Domain-Linked Rewards for Value Creation in the Gaia Ecosystem

In addition to providing decentralized identities for AI agents, GDN also 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.

This mechanism not only aligns incentives but also introduces a novel value proposition within Gaia's token economy. By simply owning a domain and supporting the expansion of associated agents and nodes, users can actively participate in Gaia's token economy without directly operating an AI agent or node themselves.

Expanding ENS's Footprint in Web3: Decentralized Identity for AI Ecosystems

While ENS has traditionally focused on decentralized identity within Web3, this partnership extends 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. This collaboration presents a novel application for ENS's technology, with Gaia Domains enabling AI-driven interactions and accessibility in a way that brings AI agents to the forefront of Web3 innovation.

Community Initiatives and Developer Support to Foster Decentralized AI Identity Innovation

As part of this partnership, Gaia and ENS will also be hosting joint 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 explore how decentralized AI and blockchain identity can work together to transform the Web3 landscape.

These events will highlight the advantages of domain-based AI identities, encouraging developers to utilize ENS-Gaia integrations in creating innovative AI solutions. Developers will gain valuable insights on how to leverage decentralized identity to enhance the accessibility and user experience of AI applications.

About Gaia

Gaia is a decentralized, open-source AI infrastructure platform that enables developers to create, deploy, and monetize AI agents. These agents can perform a vast array of tasks, from generating personalized recommendations and automating workflows to creating entirely new AI applications. By fostering a knowledge-sharing ecosystem that champions user control, Gaia supports transparent, scalable, and resilient AI applications across diverse industries.

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