Blockchain-Enabled Agents using zkTLS
The emergence of blockchain-enabled AI agents has introduced exciting possibilities for decentralized autonomous systems. However, our previous discussions about production-ready blockchain AI agents revealed a significant limitation: while blockchain networks are designed to run on retail computers to maintain decentralization, modern AI agents often require high-end GPUs for running large language models. This fundamental tension threatens to centralize what should be a decentralized system. This article explores how Zero-Knowledge Transport Layer Security (zkTLS) can help resolve this contradiction by enabling secure, verifiable interactions with external AI services while maintaining the decentralized ethos of blockchain networks. The Challenge: Decentralization vs. Computational Requirements In traditional blockchain systems, nodes and validators operate on consumer-grade hardware, ensuring broad participation and true decentralization. However, the integration of AI capabilities,...