SKALE, a Layer 1 1 blockchain featuring the SKL Token , has just tapped Layer 2 Base to launch a Layer 3 solution on Ethereum, marking a major step forward in developing infrastructure for AI applications and agents on the blockchain. The new network, called SKALE on Base, is specifically designed to support agent tasks, especially the Coinbase-incubated x402 payment protocol for AI systems, according to the project Chia .
According to SKALE representatives, agents need “better Block space to operate on-chain.” SKALE Expand allows SKALE Manager – the core smart contract that coordinates SKALE Chains – to be deployed on any EVM blockchain. This brings outstanding features such as gas transactions, instant finality, and privacy to various EVM ecosystems.
With SKALE on Base, agents can take advantage of SKALE 's scalable infrastructure combined with Base's liquidation, user base, onramps, and distribution. Earlier this year, SKALE also launched the BITE Protocol, a system that prevents malicious MEV attacks such as front-running, sandwich attacks, and sniping, demonstrating the project's commitment to protecting on- chain transactions.
Another highlight of SKALE on Base is the credit system for computational resources, which helps agents and AI users not to worry about gas management when using onchain applications. Users can prepay with USDC or SKL to receive credits, creating a smoother and more user-friendly experience for automated tasks.
Layer 3 (L3) adds custom functionality that Layer 2 cannot efficiently provide, while inheriting security and liquidation from the base layer (Layer 1). Tuesday's deployment marks the first time SKALE Expand has been deployed multi- chain, aiming to turn SKALE into an agent layer that can operate behind multiple L1s and L2s, but still keep users and liquidation on their native chain .
