Kite

Kite (KITE) is the native utility and coordination token of the Kite AI ecosystem. It plays an essential role in securing the network, metering resource use, and incentivising participation across compute providers, model developers, and application builders.

KITE is used in the following ways:

• Compute payment: Users spend KITE to access decentralised GPU infrastructure. This includes training, inference, and multi-agent orchestration.
• Agent hosting: Developers deploy agents using KITE, which covers storage, compute scheduling, and ongoing operations.
• Incentive distribution: Compute node operators, model curators, and contributors receive KITE as compensation for delivering measurable utility to the protocol.
• Governance participation: KITE holders can vote on network parameters, funding allocations, and protocol upgrades.
• Access rights: Some premium tools and orchestration environments require staking or usage of KITE for entry.

The token is designed to support a circular economy in which each participant pays into and receives from the system based on their role. KITE is not purely a payment token - it also acts as a coordination and governance instrument across decentralised AI infrastructure.

• Accessing GPU resources for model training and execution
• Deploying and maintaining AI agents
• Paying for API access and runtime compute
• Staking for priority access or service tiers
• Governance over system upgrades and parameters
• Rewarding data contributors, node operators, and protocol developers

KITE supports metered billing, time-based access, and fine-grained permissions. It can also be used as collateral or access token for advanced orchestration features.