What is Wayfinder?
Wayfinder is an Omni- chain AI Protocol developed by the team behind the popular sci-fi game Parallel . The project is designed to create autonomous AI Agents – called “Shells” – that can navigate the blockchain environment, execute transactions, deploy smart contracts, and interact with Web3 applications automatically, efficiently, and securely.
Through the Wayfinding Paths mechanism, Wayfinder helps Shells locate smart contracts and resources on various blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Base… This is a breakthrough in integrating AI into DeFi, Non-Fungible Token, and multi- chain applications.
How does Wayfinder work?
Wayfinder is built with a three-layer architecture:
• Agent Layer
Each AI Agent (Shell) is an independent digital entity with its own Web3 wallet and is capable of making decisions, executing transactions, interacting with DeFi , and analyzing the market.
• Protocol Layer
This is the center that coordinates actions between Shells and Blockchains, using a compiler to convert natural language requests into executable machine code, creating chain of actions from multiple smart contracts.
• Infrastructure Layer
This layer integrates decentralized storage (IPFS/ Filecoin), computational network (CPU, GPU, and in the future quantum computers), and ZKP technology to secure information and verify contributions.
Wayfinder Products and Features
• Wayfinding Paths
A community-created network of “blockchain paths” that make it easy for AI Agents to find and use smart contracts, DeFi resources, Non-Fungible Token minting, or gaming apps. Users can contribute and be rewarded for building effective paths.
• Shells (AI Agents)
Shells can:
- Token trading
- Join farming/liquidity
- Market analysis and investment decision making
- Automate in-game behaviors
- Customer support or contract implementation
• Smart Contract Compiler
Convert user requests (in natural language) into a chain of intelligent actions that can be executed on-chain.
Source: Whitepaper
Wayfinder Highlights
- Web3 Automation : 95% of actions in DeFi can be automated thanks to AI.
- True chain : Supports Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Base, etc.
- High Security : Use sandbox + ZKP to ensure security and privacy.
- Low-code platform : Allows creating financial strategies via drag-and-drop interface.
- Legal Compliance : Integrated MICA compliance module and legal sandbox in Abu Dhabi.
- Paths Development Community : Create opportunities for developers to contribute and receive rewards.
PROMPT Token and tokenomics overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Token name | Wayfinder |
| Code | PROMPT |
| Total supply | 1,000,000,000 PROMPT |
| Blockchain | ETH and Base |
| Contract | 0x28d38dF637dB75533bD3F71426F3410a82041544 (ETH) & 0x30c7235866872213F68cb1F08c37Cb9eCCB93452 (BASE) |
| Token type | Utility + Governance |
PROMPT Token Allocation
- Community: 50%
- Investors: 25.49%
- Development Team: 16.51%
- DAO Fund: 6.66%
- Partner Initiative: 1.34%
45% of the total supply of PROMPT will be distributed to holders of ecosystem Token (e.g. PRIME or Parallel Token ).
To receive this distribution, users need to “cache” their Token in the Wayfinder platform.
Distributions will be made monthly over 3 years , as long as users continue to cache Token.
Wayfinding Rewards
5% of total PROMPT supply will be used to incentivize:
Detect & create new Wayfinding Paths .
Rewards the owner of the Path if Shells use that Path (depends on traffic).
This fund is enough for the first several years , and if needed, it will be decided by the community through the DAO.
PROMPT Token Vesting Schedule
Token are distributed over a 3-year schedule, with the majority of Token unlocked monthly, specifically for the “cached” PRIME/Colony community and other incentive partners.
PROMPT Benefits:
- Create and Buy Shell
- Payment for transactions within the ecosystem
- Participate in DAO governance
- Rewarding Wayfinding Paths Creators
How can I earn PROMPT?
Ecosystem Token cache (like PRIME/Colony):
Receive monthly PROMPT distribution ( 45% of total supply ).
Join bounty :
Discover & create new paths to be rewarded with PROMPT (from 5% Wayfinding Rewards ).
Own a Wayfinding Path with high traffic :
Get Gas Price Chia from Shells when using Path.
Verification Agent Operation :
Detect Path error → get reward from slashed Token and bounty.
PROMPT Wallet & Exchange
- Storage wallet : MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, Trust Wallet (will update more when there is an official mainnet)
- Exchange : PROMPT Token will be listed on OKX at 8pm this 10/04/2025
Roadmap
• Q4 2024
- Launch testnet Shell
- Launching Wayfinding Paths Generator
- Basic DeFi Protocol Integration
• Q1 2025
- Mainnet Shells Officially Launched
- MICA compliance module implementation (Europe)
- Optimize cross-chain transactions under 3 seconds
• Q2–Q3 2025
- Low-code strategy editor released
- Integrating DAO governance and the “Shell-as-a-Service” model
- Expanding into gaming and Non-Fungible Token markets
Project Team
Wayfinder is developed by Parallel Studios – the game studio behind Parallel TCG .
- Oscar Mar – Co-founder, Art Director (formerly at Ubisoft)
- Perry Haldenby – CTO, co-founder of Parallel, former founder of Amulyte
- Team with strong background in Web3, AI and gaming
Investors and partners
There is currently no specific information about Wayfinder's fundraising, however the project is currently part of Parallel's internal ecosystem and Parallel has raised more than $85 million with major investors: Paradigm , Spartan Group , Amber Group , Zee Prime Capital
Similar projects
| Project | Short description |
|---|---|
| AIOS | Restructuring the compute power market, specializing in AI cloud |
| MyShell | Helping users easily build AI applications |
| Autonomous | AI + crypto hybrid agents protocol (focus on cross-chain automation) |
Wayfinder adds to the Web3 AI supply chain , focusing on automation, efficiency, and AI – DeFi – gaming alignment.
Comments on Wayfinder
Wayfinder is an AI-driven automation layer for DeFi and Web3, with a very different approach: instead of simplifying the user interface, they are refactoring the logic of blockchain interactions. This solves the big problem of experience, efficiency, and scalability.
If successfully deployed, this could be the first widely adopted on-chain automated AI infrastructure, especially in areas like gaming, DeFi, and asset management.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Wayfinder a gaming platform?
No. Although it originated from the game Parallel, Wayfinder is an AI protocol that supports automation on the blockchain.
2. What can PROMPT be used for?
Used to create Shells, pay transaction fees, participate in DAO governance, and incentivize contributions to the network.
3. How is Wayfinder different from Autonolas or AIOS?
Wayfinder focuses on automation and interaction on DeFi/gaming protocols using AI Agents, while AIOS focuses on compute infrastructure, MyShell supports building AI apps.
Summary
Wayfinder is leading the trend of combining AI and Web3 through the mechanism of “AI Agents + Wayfinding Paths + Smart Contracts.” With a clear vision, innovative technical architecture, and a solid financial foundation from Parallel, Wayfinder is one of the most worth-watching projects in the current wave of Web3 AI.
