Saga, a specialized Layer-1 blockchain for Web3 gaming, has announced a collaboration with Virtuals Protocol and partners in a joint venture to support AI Agents.
Within the framework of this partnership, Saga introduced Metropolis.lol, a practical arbitrage protocol that combines blockchain technology and AI.
Launching Metropolis.lol with AI Trifecta from Saga Layer-1
Announced via a post on X (Twitter), Saga detailed its partnership with Virtuals Protocol, Eliza Labs, Wayfinder Foundation and ai16z to launch a new agent-only Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem, Metropolis.lol.
Metropolis.lol operates as an open source agent runtime environment, providing developers with a full set of tools to create AI-focused applications. This initiative establishes Metropolis as a decentralized society where AI agents thrive.
“Today, Saga is proud to introduce metropolis.lol—a de facto arbitrage protocol and a groundbreaking collaboration with Virtuals Protocol, Wayfinder Foundation and ai16z,” Saga write.
Among Saga’s partners, Virtuals Protocol takes care of ecosystem interaction through the Metropolis Butler Agent, allowing seamless communication between Virtuals Protocol and Metropolis agents. In parallel, Eliza Labs provides scalable AI capabilities through the ElizaOS framework, driving advanced intelligent operations.
. This development comes just a month after Saga launched Mainnet 2.0 to revolutionize the blockchain economy.
In partnership with Uniswap, Saga’s upgrade provides automated chain deployment, allowing agents to independently create and manage scalable Chainlets. Additionally, Saga’s Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL), scheduled to launch in Q1 2025, promises improved cross-chain liquidity for AI-driven economies.
VIRTUAL increased sharply by 30% as AI Agents emerged
Following the growth of AI Agents, Virtuals Protocol has seen an increase in demand. According to data from TinTucBitcoin, VIRTUAL, the operating token for the Virtuals Protocol ecosystem, increased by nearly 30% following this information. As of the time of writing, it is trading at $3.73.
The network’s partnership with Illuvium also revolutionized the gaming industry by making game characters more realistic. This further proves the diversity of Agent AI applications in many fields.
This increase comes from the rise of AI Agents, which represent a key trend in both the blockchain and technology sectors. According to a report from CoinGecko, integrating AI into blockchain — especially through AI Agents — has attracted great interest from the market.
In this context, financial institutions such as Franklin Templeton have recognized the potential of AI Agents. The asset management company recently predicted the industry’s role in reshaping financial ecosystems. Similarly, Multicoin Capital expects AI Agents to drive the next wave of blockchain innovation by 2025.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, envisions that AI agents will play an important role in future decentralized applications. He believes they will enable automated governance and complex economic systems.
Elsewhere, prominent investment fund ai16z has committed to promoting AI agents, emphasizing the need to reform tokenomics to optimize performance. In addition, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expressed interest in the transformative potential of AI Agents, emphasizing their role in creating smart, self-sustaining digital economies.
“It’s very clear that AI agents are probably going to be the next robotics industry and have the potential to be a multi-trillion dollar opportunity,” Huang said. speak.
