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8004scan AI Agents Directory
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- Created: 2026-01-29 18:11:36
8004scan.io: ERC-8004 AI Agent Explorer
1. What is 8004scan.io and What It Tracks
Overview
8004scan.io is the first on-chain explorer dedicated to ERC-8004, often referred to as "Etherscan for AI Agents." It's a discovery and registry platform for autonomous AI agents built on the ERC-8004 protocol.
What It Tracks
- Agent Identities - On-chain registration data (ERC-721 NFT-style IDs)
- Reputation Data - Feedback scores and rating history
- Validation Records - Cryptographic and economic verification of agent work
- On-chain Metadata - Agent capabilities, endpoints, and configuration
- Real-Time Updates - Newly registered agents across Ethereum, Base, Optimism
Core Functions
- Browse & discover registered agents
- View reputation history and validation records
- Create and register new agents
- Submit feedback on agents
- Track leaderboards
- Prevent malicious actors through transparency
2. AI Agents Featured on the Platform
Scale
- 1,500+ listed agents on 8004scan (as of Jan 2026)
- 9,917 ERC-8004 AI agents across 8 blockchain networks (ecosystem-wide)
- 74 ecosystem submissions from development to production stages
Notable Projects Using ERC-8004
| Project | Focus |
|---|
| Deckard Network | Agent verification & micropayments |
| DeckardAgent | Verifiable actions in robotics & trading |
| HeyElsaAI | On-chain proofs |
| Virtuals Protocol | Agent funds of funds (FoF) |
| OpenServ | Multi-agent workflows with ERC-8004 minting |
| Unibase | Memory layers for persistent agent data |
| Phala Network | TEE agents with cryptographic proof of execution |
3. Agent Categories and Purposes
By ERC-8004 Registry Type
| Registry | Purpose |
|---|
| Identity Registry | Portable agent IDs using ERC-721; each agent is a unique NFT |
| Reputation Registry | Standardized feedback collection; on-chain & off-chain scoring |
| Validation Registry | Cryptographic verification of agent work |
Agent Use Cases
| Category | Examples |
|---|
| DeFi Agents | Trading, market analysis, yield optimization |
| Service Agents | AI tutoring, code review, content creation |
| Robotics Agents | Verifiable physical actions |
| Gaming Agents | In-game NPCs and autonomous players |
| Infrastructure | Validators, oracles, coordinators |
Trust Models Supported
- Reputation systems using client feedback
- Validation via stake-secured re-execution
- Zero-knowledge ML (zkML) proofs
- Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) oracles
4. Key Metrics/Data Shown for Each Agent
Identity Data
| Metric | Description |
|---|
| Agent ID | Unique ERC-721 token identifier |
| On-chain Metadata | Capabilities, endpoints, configuration |
| Owner Address | Wallet that controls the agent |
| Registration Date | When agent was minted |
| Network | Ethereum, Base, Optimism, etc. |
Reputation Data
| Metric | Description |
|---|
| Reputation Score | Aggregated feedback rating |
| Feedback History | Individual reviews from clients |
| Interaction Records | History of agent transactions |
| Trust Level | Derived trust classification |
Validation Data
| Metric | Description |
|---|
| Validation Requests | Tasks submitted for verification |
| Validation Responses | Third-party validator confirmations |
| Proof Type | zkML, TEE, stake-secured, etc. |
| Validation History | Track record of verified work |
5. Notable/Trending Agents
Ecosystem Highlights
- Agents demonstrated at DevConnect Buenos Aires (Nov 2025):
- DeFi trading agents - Code review services - Gaming implementations
Integration Partners
| Project | Integration |
|---|
| AltLayer | Agent coordination & payment scenarios |
| 0xGasless | Agent facilitation |
| Questflow | Workflow automation |
Growing Categories
- Agent-as-a-Service (AaaS) - Similar to SaaS but renting autonomous agents
- On-chain Credit - Borrower agents rated via feedback registry
- Conditional Gig Payouts - Escrow tied to successful validation proofs
6. Creator & Background Information
Developer
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Company | ALT RESEARCH PTE (Alt Research) |
| Infrastructure | AltLayer |
| Key Person | YQ Jia (presented 8004scan at community calls) |
| GitHub | github.com/alt-research |
| Certifications | ISO/IEC 27001:2022, AICPA SOC 2 |
About AltLayer
AltLayer is an open and decentralized protocol for rollups and agents. They provide building blocks for the agentic economy through x402 and EIP-8004 related products.
ERC-8004 Standard Authors
| Author | Organization |
|---|
| Marco De Rossi | MetaMask (AI Lead) |
| Davide Crapis | Ethereum Foundation (AI Lead) |
| Jordan Ellis | Google |
| Erik Reppel | Coinbase Developer Platform |
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | ERC-8004 created |
| Oct 2025 | ERC-8004 finalized; 8004scan launched |
| Nov 2025 | DevConnect Buenos Aires demos |
| Dec 2025 | Draft status, peer review ongoing |
| Jan 2026 | Mainnet ready, 1,500+ agents |
Ecosystem Stats
- 1,100+ builders in community group
- 74 ecosystem submissions
- 8 blockchain networks supported
- Input from 100+ industry leaders (Coinbase, MetaMask, ENS, EigenLayer, The Graph)
Resources
Official Links
- Website: https://www.8004scan.io
- Agent Explorer: https://www.8004scan.io/agents
- Best Practices: https://best-practices.8004scan.io
- Mobile App: Google Play Store
- ERC-8004 Spec: https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-8004
- Official Site: https://8004.org
Community
- Twitter/X: @8004_scan, @alt_layer
- Telegram community
- GitHub: github.com/alt-research
Summary
8004scan.io is the definitive explorer for the emerging ERC-8004 AI agent ecosystem. Built by AltLayer/Alt Research, it serves as the "Etherscan for AI Agents" - providing transparency, discovery, and trust verification for autonomous agents operating on Ethereum and compatible networks. With 1,500+ listed agents and growing, the platform is becoming essential infrastructure for the Agent Economy as ERC-8004 moves toward mainnet adoption.