Zetrix AI Berhad has partnered with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) to launch a blockchain-based identity platform for autonomous AI systems, aiming to provide a trusted foundation for what it calls an emerging “agentic economy.”
The platform, named Avatar, was announced on 15 April 2026 in Hong Kong during the World Internet Conference Asia Pacific. It is designed to give AI agents verifiable digital identities, enabling them to act on behalf of individuals or organizations with authenticated credentials and permissions recorded on blockchain infrastructure.
How the Avatar platform works
Chief AI officer Wong presented Avatar as a blockchain foundation that verifies and connects AI agents representing people, companies, or institutions.
The system is built on hybrid OpenClaw technology and integrates with the Zetrix and Astron blockchains. Through this setup, AI agents can:
- authenticate their digital identity
- access verified credentials and professional qualifications
- manage and use digital assets on behalf of their users
CAICT has certified the framework, and the platform includes an open repository where developers can publish, distribute, and monetize specialized AI agents.
From chatbots to autonomous digital counterparts
Avatar is positioned as a step beyond traditional chatbots. Users will be able to create realistic digital counterparts capable of:
- autonomous communication
- decision-making and negotiation
- executing transactions and digital workflows
Wong said these digital entities would negotiate, coordinate, and perform operations independently while their identity and permissions are anchored on blockchain.
Vice president You of Astron CAICT described the system as a “blockchain-enabled AI assistant model” intended to ensure authentication and reliability as automation becomes embedded in everyday communication and business processes.
Use cases across professionals, enterprises, and consumers
The initiative outlines multiple applications:
- Executives and enterprises: AI agents advising teams, preserving institutional knowledge, handling routine coordination, and running automated workflows.
- Public figures and media personalities: digital avatars interacting with large audiences in parallel, answering questions, and managing fan engagement.
- Content creators and brands: AI-driven virtual presences that can generate revenue, manage communities, and support customer engagement.
Beyond human-facing roles, Zetrix AI and CAICT foresee machine-to-machine, or agent-to-agent (A2A), operations. In this model, verified AI agents will:
- communicate and exchange data with each other
- execute payments and settlements
- operate without direct human intervention, under defined rules and permissions
Blockchain technology underpins these exchanges with identity, trust, and settlement mechanisms.
Agent marketplace and certification route
A core feature of Avatar is an agent marketplace. Independent developers will be able to:
- upload AI agents integrated with user credentials
- apply for CAICT certification to enhance credibility
- target enterprise and institutional adoption via recognized standards
This marketplace is intended to form an ecosystem where specialized agents — for tasks such as compliance, logistics, finance, or customer engagement — can be discovered, audited, and deployed within a regulated framework.
Responding to identity, authenticity, and fraud risks
The launch comes amid heightened global concern over:
- digital identity protection
- authenticity of online interactions
- the spread of fraudulent or synthetic AI-generated content
The collaboration proposes a “foundational trust layer” using blockchain’s immutable ledger to:
- verify who an AI agent represents
- define and record what actions it is authorized to perform
- track activity histories for accountability and audit
By binding agents to verifiable credentials, the system aims to reduce impersonation risks and bring a standardized identity framework into open AI ecosystems.
Link to broader market trends in digital assets and AI
The move aligns with an ongoing market trend in 2026: the convergence of decentralized AI and blockchain infrastructure. This segment has shifted from primarily speculative narratives toward revenue-generating, enterprise-grade solutions, especially around:
- secure digital identity
- data integrity
- machine-to-machine automation
The broader digital asset market capitalization has been consolidating around roughly $3.5 trillion, with growing demand for infrastructure that supports real-world use cases. Market participants are increasingly focused on platforms that:
- enable verifiable identity for AI agents
- support secure, automated transactions between machines
- integrate with existing enterprise and regulatory frameworks
The involvement of CAICT — a state-affiliated research and certification body — signals an intent to align with institutional standards, potentially smoothing the path for adoption by enterprises and public-sector entities.
Connection to asset tokenization and real-world finance
A notable dimension of Avatar’s design is that agents can handle verified credentials and digital assets directly. This links the platform to the accelerating tokenization trend, in which real-world assets are represented and transacted as tokens on blockchains.
One prominent example: tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the Ethereum network have already exceeded $20 billion in value. In a future where AI agents hold verifiable identity and access rights, such agents could:
- manage tokenized assets on behalf of clients or organizations
- automate compliance workflows and settlements
- execute cross-border transactions within defined regulatory parameters
This positions the agentic economy not just as a technical concept, but as a potential operating layer for how tokenized assets and digital finance are managed.
Background on Zetrix AI and CAICT
Zetrix AI Berhad
Founded in 2000 and formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, Zetrix AI Berhad delivers blockchain and AI solutions to government and commercial clients across the ASEAN region. Its Layer-1 blockchain, Zetrix, focuses on:
- secure cross-border digital identity
- automation of public and private services
- connectivity between businesses, individuals, and public institutions
CAICT
Established in 1957 under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, CAICT is a key research and certification body in information and communications technologies. Its work spans:
- 5G and next-generation networks
- the Internet of Things
- big data and artificial intelligence
- cybersecurity and standards development
Through the Avatar collaboration, Zetrix AI and CAICT are positioning themselves at the intersection of these domains, aiming to define how autonomous AI agents will identify themselves, interact, and transact in a regulated, verifiable digital environment.
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