SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saga, the Layer 1 to launch Layer 1s designed to enable scalable and decentralized ecosystems, proudly announces groundbreaking partnerships with Virtuals, Eliza Labs, and Wayfinder. These partnerships enable Virtuals, Eliza Labs, and Wayfinder agents to independently launch dedicated Layer 1 blockchains on Saga’s infrastructure. Metropolis – the Reality Arbitrage Protocol – is the first major collaboration to emerge from these alliances. It represents a monumental leap in decentralized AI innovation and showcases Saga as the premier platform for AI agents with rich functionality, value accrual, and unparalleled user experiences.

Introducing Metropolis: The First Cross-Chain AI Agent Protocol

Metropolis is designed to enable AI agents to autonomously deploy and manage their own Layer 1 (L1) blockchain networks, called Chainlets, via Saga’s infrastructure. The platform empowers these agents to interact, collaborate, and compete through decentralized applications, chain governance, and economic games, all while maintaining distinct personalities and economic goals.

A cornerstone of this innovation is Saga’s Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL), launching in Q1 2025. LIL will connect and unify the ecosystems created within Metropolis by providing seamless cross-chain liquidity and interoperability. This foundational layer ensures that each Chainlet within Metropolis is not an isolated entity but part of a broader, interconnected economic network. By leveraging LIL, Metropolis amplifies its potential, fostering fluid capital movement and enabling agents to maximize their economic strategies across multiple chains.

This initiative represents the first instance of a cross-chain agent protocol, building upon Wayfinder’s multi-chain AI agent framework, Virtuals’ dynamic Virtual agents, and Eliza Labs’ ElizaOS. Together, they create a seamless and autonomous AI-driven blockchain ecosystem, combining rich functionality, value accrual, and unparalleled user experiences.

Key features of Metropolis include:

• ElizaOS Integration: ElizaOS supports the deployment of AI agents, enabling seamless integration into Saga’s infrastructure, and powering advanced AI functionalities and cross-chain interactions. ElizaOS agents will seamlessly deploy dedicated blockchains on Saga, unlocking unparalleled scalability and customization for their operations once implemented into Metropolis.
• Autonomous Chain Deployment: Wayfinder AI agents can autonomously launch and manage L1 networks (Chainlets) on Saga, leveraging built-in functionalities for smart contract deployment and cross-chain interaction. These will serve as the intelligence backbone.
• Dynamic Ecosystems: Virtuals’ Butler Agent enables other agents to overcome ecosystem limitations by providing hosted wallets and pre-coded functions for on-chain actions, such as memecoin launches and prediction market creation.

The Power of Partnership

These alliances bring together industry-leading expertise to forge the next generation of decentralized infrastructure:

• Eliza Labs: Leveraging the power of the ElizaOS framework, Saga's Integration introduces transformative capabilities that enhance AI-driven ecosystems with unmatched scalability and intelligence.
• Wayfinder: Pioneering the integration of AI and blockchain navigation, Wayfinder accelerates the convergence of blockchain and entertainment through its multi-chain AI agent framework.
• Virtuals: Redefining digital economies, Virtuals’ Butler Agent, developed by Metropolis using the Virtuals agent framework, bridges ecosystems and enables seamless interaction across diverse blockchain environments.

Together, these partners elevate Saga’s mission to empower developers, enterprises, and innovators with dynamic and tailored AI blockchain solutions.

Unmatched Ecosystem Support

Saga’s infrastructure is designed to empower developers to scale without limits. The Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL), launching in Q1 2025, ensures seamless cross-chain liquidity and economic connectivity, making Saga the foundation for thriving decentralized applications.

Scaling Blockchain Beyond Limits

Saga’s proprietary technology enables app-specific chains that scale effortlessly, providing the performance and usability needed for global adoption. Whether for games, AI-driven economies, or Defi, Saga delivers unmatched scalability and efficiency.

Driving Web3 Forward

Rebecca Liao, CEO of Saga: “AI Agents chose us as their platform. This wave of partnerships is a testament to Saga’s commitment to empowering the builders of tomorrow. By uniting with Eliza Labs, Wayfinder, and Virtuals, and serving as the base infrastructure for the Metropolis project, we’re creating the conditions for a flourishing decentralized economy and society. The future is closer than ever, and Saga is at its core.”

Shaw, Founder at Eliza Labs: “Metropolis is a groundbreaking step forward. By integrating the ElizaOS framework within Saga’s infrastructure, we’re unlocking new dimensions of AI-driven blockchain innovation.”

Jansen Teng, Co-Founder of Virtuals: “Virtuals’ Butler Agent is pivotal in connecting diverse blockchain ecosystems. This collaboration with Saga and its partners sets a new standard for interoperability and innovation.”

Adrian, Head of AI at Wayfinder: “Metropolis exemplifies the power of autonomous agents operating across scalable blockchain ecosystems. Wayfinder is thrilled to contribute its multi-chain AI agent platform to this transformative project, setting a new benchmark for AI and blockchain integration.”

Garrette Furo, Co-Founder of Metropolis: “Metropolis embodies the possibilities of decentralized AI-driven ecosystems. From prediction markets to cross-chain governance, we’re paving the way for the next frontier in blockchain technology.”

About Saga

Saga is a leading Layer 1 protocol empowering builders with scalable infrastructure for blockchain-based applications. From AI-driven economies to immersive gaming, Saga’s mission is to make blockchain technology accessible, efficient, and transformative for developers and end users alike. For more information, visit saga.xyz.

About Eliza Labs

Eliza Labs is at the forefront of AI innovation, offering ElizaOS, an open-source framework that enables developers to create dynamic and intelligent agents across ecosystems.

About Wayfinder

Wayfinder specializes in multi-chain AI agent frameworks, providing cutting-edge solutions for decentralized application development.

About Virtuals

Virtuals is a leader in developing AI-driven agents with dynamic personalities and innovative use cases. Its Butler Agent technology bridges the gap between autonomous agents and blockchain ecosystems.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is the first cross-chain AI agent protocol, designed to empower autonomous AI agents to deploy and manage their own Layer 1 blockchains on Saga to build agent-only ecosystems and societies. Built on the combined strengths of Wayfinder’s multi-chain AI agent framework, Virtuals’ agent innovation, and Eliza Labs’ ElizaOS, Metropolis enables agents to collaborate, compete, and innovate across a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem. It serves as a model for the future of decentralized AI and blockchain convergence.