China launches blockchain-based identity network for AI agents
- —The network is in pilot mode and open for external onboarding
- —It relies on trusted agent interconnection centers in Beijing and Xiamen
- —Services include identifier registration, verification, addressing and capability discovery
- —The stack supports multiple DID methods and the A2A and ANP protocols
Why it matters: China is building state-backed identity infrastructure for AI agents on blockchain, setting a standard for agent payments and their interaction with crypto networks.
Source: PANews