AgentLayer Announces Updated Token Reduction: 9.4 Million $AGENT Removed from Circulation

AgentLayer
2 min read5 days ago

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AgentLayer, a leading decentralized AI agent ecosystem, today released an update on its token management initiatives, reporting the permanent removal of 9,393,514 $AGENT tokens (0.9% of total supply) through combined burn and security freeze mechanisms.

AgentLayer’s Token Deduction Update

  1. Routine Burns : AgentLayer has permanently destroyed 2,393,514 $AGENT tokens through its monthly revenue-based burn program. This initiative aligns with the protocol’s deflationary tokenomics, enhancing scarcity and long-term value for stakeholders.
  2. Security Freeze : In response to the recent Phemex exchange security incident, 7,000,000 $AGENT tokens linked to compromised addresses have been permanently locked in a blockchain-verified “blackhole” address. These tokens are now irrecoverable and excluded from circulation indefinitely.

Transparency and Strategic Rationale

All deductions are immutably recorded on the blockchain, with transaction details accessible via https://dune.com/agentlayer/overview. The freeze and burn processes have undergone rigorous audits to ensure compliance with security standards and community governance principles[$Agent Burner: 0xDa746A4e2cf95703c60C9fa6289c47AC70F6C578]

The burn mechanism serves a dual purpose:

  • Deflationary Design : The burn mechanism reduces token supply in proportion to ecosystem growth, directly countering inflationary pressures.
  • Risk Mitigation : The security freeze safeguards the ecosystem by neutralizing tokens associated with external exploits.

Future Roadmap and Ecosystem Growth

AgentLayer reaffirms its focus on advancing AI-driven decentralized applications, including:

  • Enhanced AI agent tokenization and transactions through PumpAgent, revolutionizing the AI capabilities market
  • Expanded AI agent development, deployment, and collaboration via AgentStudio, a comprehensive framework supporting the industry’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Strategic partnerships with leading security auditors and exchanges to strengthen ecosystem robustness and accessibility
  • Continued token utility growth through innovative ecosystem incentives, driving engagement and value for $AGENT holders

These initiatives position AgentLayer at the forefront of the AI agent economy, empowering developers and users to harness the full potential of autonomous AI in the Web3 space.

🚨 Upcoming Highlight:

In April, AgentLayer will unveil a highly anticipated collaborative airdrop with PumpAgent and Ladyluck. This event promises to bring new opportunities for ecosystem participants and further drive engagement within the AgentLayer network.

About AgentLayer

AgentLayer is a pioneering decentralized network that empowers developers to build, deploy, and monetize autonomous AI agents. The $AGENT token underpins a secure, scalable ecosystem for AI-driven innovation in Web3. AgentStudio, maintained by AgentLayer, provides a comprehensive set of tools and services to facilitate the building, testing, and deployment of AI agents.

With its innovative approach to AI agent development and a strong focus on ecosystem growth, AgentLayer is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI agent economy revolution. The project’s commitment to transparency, security, and continuous improvement makes it an exciting prospect for developers, investors, and AI enthusiasts alike.

For more information, please visit our website and follow us on social media:

Website:https://agentlayer.xyz/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/Agent_Layer

Telegram:https://t.me/agentlayer

Discord:discord.gg/agentlayer

cookie.fun:https://www.cookie.fun/en/agent/agent

Messari:https://messari.io/project/agentlayer

Dune:https://dune.com/agentlayer/overview

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