The AI agent economy is rising rapidly. Foundational components such as the x402 payment protocol and the ERC-8004 agent trust protocol are becoming increasingly mature. Yet a critical piece has been missing: a decentralized, highly secure value anchor and settlement foundation.
Bitcoin should be the core. However, due to technical constraints and pseudo Bitcoin L2 solutions, it has struggled to support the high-frequency, trustless settlement demands of intelligent agents. AI agents and Bitcoin have historically lacked a native bridge.
This impasse is now being decisively broken by GOAT Network.
In January 2026, GOAT released BitVM2 Testnet V3. Powered by its fully self-developed tech stack (Type-1 zkEVM, decentralized sequencer, and zkVM proof engine Ziren), GOAT enables the Bitcoin mainnet to serve as the final settlement and arbitration layer. Users can exit securely without third-party permission, truly unlocking Bitcoin’s programmable value.
GOAT precisely fills the infrastructure gap in the agent economy. By deeply integrating x402 payments, ERC 8004, ZK privacy technologies, and Bitcoin-secured settlement, GOAT not only bridges the divide but also introduces its self-developed AI employee, Eve and Light, as a practical benchmark—demonstrating how AI applications can operate on-chain. And this is just the beginning.
We urgently invite more developers to join us. Build on GOAT’s technology foundation, deeply integrate x402 payment capabilities with AI applications, expand real-world use cases for the agent economy, and realize the vision:
“Making Bitcoin the trust foundation and settlement center of the Agent Economy.”
Now that the infrastructure is ready, GOAT has partnered with OpenBuild to officially launch the “Agent Economy on Bitcoin” Global Hackathon, inviting developers worldwide.
We are opening full access to BitVM2 Testnet V3, the x402-compatible SDK, and all related resources. Developers are encouraged to focus on x402 + AI and build practical, deployable agent-based applications on GOAT Network.
GOAT has paved the path for transformation. Join us and unlock the limitless possibilities of Agent × Bitcoin through code. Together, let’s write the next chapter of Bitcoin’s programmable era.
Frontier Track Advantage
Focus on the core intersection of Agent Economy × Bitcoin L2. Capture early-mover advantage in a high-growth sector and build deployable innovations powered by GOAT’s BitVM2 technology.
Full Resource Support
Free access to BitVM2 Testnet V3, x402-compatible SDK, and technical mentorship throughout the hackathon. Lower development barriers with hands-on guidance.
Deep Ecosystem Integration
Outstanding projects can participate in ecosystem campaigns, connect with the GOAT ecosystem fund for incubation support and potential investment, accelerating integration into the Bitcoin agent economy.
Personal & Team Growth
Collaborate with top global developers and industry experts, gain real-world project experience, strengthen technical skills, and expand your industry network.
Click the form link, fill in your personal or team information to complete the registration, and start your GOAT development journey now. https://forms.gle/sARuD71DYWKiFScj9
Total Prize Pool: Approximately $3,500 (including Mac Mini value)
Ecosystem incentives: Winning projects qualify directly for One Piece Season 5. During the season, all users of these products will receive $GOATED token airdrops
In addition, innovative and high-potential projects that do not win prizes may still qualify for the GOAT Ecosystem Grant Program, receiving dedicated support to continue development and deployment.
There are no predefined track restrictions. If you are interested in the convergence of Agent Economy and BTC L2, and are willing to build on GOAT’s technical foundation, you are welcome to participate:
To ensure efficient development and smooth deployment, GOAT provides comprehensive technical resources:
GOAT has officially released BitVM2 Testnet V3, enabling Bitcoin mainnet as the final arbitration layer through its proprietary tech stack. GOAT continues to refine x402 payment integration and AI agent on-chain compatibility while strengthening developer tools and ecosystem support.
Looking ahead, GOAT will further deepen its commitment to Bitcoin programmability, advance the integration of the agent economy with Bitcoin L2, and expand technical resources and grant support - working alongside global developers to build a secure and open application layer for Bitcoin.
Once again, we warmly invite every developer and creator passionate about innovation and the convergence of Agent Economy and Bitcoin L2. Use code as your bridge, explore the x402 + AI frontier, unlock infinite possibilities on GOAT Network, and help shape the new programmable era of Bitcoin.
GOAT Network
GOAT Network is a sustainable BTC yield chain powered by a decentralized sequencer using multi-token PoS. GOAT’s mission is to transform BTC and DOGE from passive holdings into productive, yield-generating assets. Through an economic model that tokenizes sequencer revenue, GOAT unlocks the full potential of BTCFi and MemeFi.
OpenBuild
OpenBuild is an open-source community advocating collaborative innovation. It is dedicated to helping developers grow into independent product builders. Rooted in open-source values and focused on frontier technologies such as Web3 and AI, OpenBuild supports developers throughout the entire journey - from idea to fully functional product.
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