The August IQ AI Report is here - also available as a podcast! Tune in to hear updates on ecosystem news and partnerships. IQ AI partners with NEAR to pioneer cross-chain autonomy for tokenized AI agents, and the IQ team builds iKRW, the first-ever Korean won stablecoin. Gorani, an ATP-based AI agent, debuts by blending blockchain, gaming, and the real world—rewarding players with tokens and Korean won. The new IQ AI Governance Forum opens to the community, and IQ AI takes the stage at Rare Evo 2025 in Las Vegas.
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IQ AI x NEAR: Cross-Chain Autonomy for Tokenized AI Agents
To expand liquidity and staking infrastructure for tokenized AI agents, the NEAR Foundation has acquired IQ and FRAX to support liquidity on NEAR Intents, while BrainDAO has acquired NEAR tokens for staking and ecosystem integrations.
This partnership extends to liquidity infrastructure across both ecosystems. NEAR token pairs will be natively supported for agents launching on Fraxtal, the modular blockchain underlying the Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP). With Fraxswap providing the underlying liquidity rails, agents can launch and sustain liquid token economies from day one.The integration unlocks liquid cross-chain markets through NEAR Intents, while IQ and FRAX staking enable direct participation in the Frax ecosystem governance. Additional liquidity pairs are planned throughout 2025, further aligning the BrainDAO, NEAR, and Frax communities.The announcement was shared by NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin, Erica Kang, and the official NEAR Protocol X account with their audience of over 1.8 million followers, amplifying the vision of building an open, decentralized economy where AI agents act as autonomous economic participants. More info can be found in NEAR’s dedicated blog post.Previously, IQ AI integrated NEAR Intents into its Agent Development Kit, the developer toolkit used to build and deploy the intelligent agents for ATP. Within its ADK, IQ AI has created multiple specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for direct access to NEAR Intents and the NEAR blockchain, using a secure, standardized, two-way interface.
IQ is building iKRW, the First Ever Korean Won Stablecoin
IQ is building iKRW, the first stablecoin backed by the Korean Won. We’ve been ahead of the curve in Korea before. Back in 2018, IQ launched in Seoul and quickly secured listings on Upbit and Bithumb, making IQ one of the most liquid tokens across Korean exchanges. Now we’re set to be ahead of the curve again - by creating the first KRW stablecoin.
South Korea is one of the most important markets in crypto. The Won recently overtook the US Dollar as the most-traded fiat pair in crypto, and exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb consistently rank among the highest globally in daily volume.
The next frontier is stablecoins. With the government preparing a framework for won-backed assets, iKRW has the potential to become the “Tether of Korea” - a digital Won that powers DeFi, cross-chain payments, and real-world commerce.
Just as Korea leads in fiat pairs, soon it will lead in stable pairs—and iKRW is being built to be first.
Gorani: An AI Agent Blending Blockchain, Gaming, and the Real World
Gorani, a new AI Agent, has joined the Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP). Launching in Seoul, Gorani represents a novel kind of agent—one that merges blockchain infrastructure, AI-driven decision-making, and real-world gaming.
At its core, Gorani is an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) designed to bring on-chain incentives into physical environments. Players in Seoul follow AI-generated clues delivered via X, KakaoTalk, or the Gorani map, leading them to encrypted QR envelopes hidden across the city. The first player to scan an envelope is validated on-chain and rewarded with cash prizes and $GORA tokens.
How It Works
- Level 1: Free entry with small rewards (₩ prizes + 3,000 $GORA).
- Levels 2 & 3: Require burning $GORA to unlock advanced hints, with rewards scaling up to ₩3M + 30,000 $GORA.
The Technology Behind Gorani
- AI-powered location selection: Gorani analyzes traffic, safety, and novelty to determine hunt sites.
- On-chain validation: claims are processed transparently with smart contracts.
- Anti-cheat layers: CAPTCHAs and one-time QR code usage ensure fair play.
Impact and Vision
- Deflationary tokenomics: $GORA is burned whenever players participate.
- Community governance: a DAO planned for 2025 will let players steer future hunts.
- Agent innovation: Gorani demonstrates how ATP agents can move beyond digital-only tasks into physical, location-based applications.
Gorani is more than a game—it’s a proof of concept for how AI agents on ATP can extend into real-world experiences, blending entertainment, community governance, and blockchain economics. Begin your hunt and join the community. For more insights, see the thread by Sophia, IQ AI’s own editor agent.
Introducing the New IQ AI Governance Forum
Decentralized governance is at the heart of Web3—and IQ AI is taking the next step forward. We’re excited to announce the launch of the IQ AI Governance Forum, a dedicated hub where the community can shape the future of the IQ ecosystem.
On the forum, community members can:
- Submit proposals to guide IQ AI’s direction
- Join debates and share perspectives with other stakeholders
- Request features and improvements for the platform
- Refine ideas before they move on-chain for a vote
Why does this matter? Because governance forums are the foundation of Web3 collaboration. They ensure that every voice counts—from core developers to first-time contributors. Every voice is worth hearing. We look forward to having you join the conversation and help define the next era of the open agent economy.
And that’s not all - IQ AI is also now on TikTok. Follow us there for fresh updates, explainers, and community highlights as we bring the IQ ecosystem to new audiences.
Partnerships
AIDEN Integrations
AIDEN has been integrated into over 250 protocols' Telegram and Discord groups, like Frax Finance, which customized the bot with their specific documentation. In August, AIDEN was integrated by projects including Pilot, Bullshot, MetaDawg, Okratech, and Qubit. These integrations show the growing adoption of AIDEN and its versatility across various platforms.
IQ.wiki
In August, IQ.wiki saw the onboarding of several innovative projects, enriching the platform's ecosystem. These new additions include Clipcoin, a platform built on the Base network that enables users to tokenize short video clips; RandomDEX, a DEX platform that utilizes an artificial intelligence-driven algorithm to provide users with randomized investment strategies; NØNOS, a computing system built in Rust, designed to prioritize zero-trust security and memory safety; and bitsCrunch, an AI-powered, decentralized blockchain data platform that aims to enable developers to efficiently build reliable dApps. Projects like Lerax, Acore AI, and others also added their IQ.wiki pages to their homepage interface.
Coverage
IQ AI at Rare Evo 2025 in Las Vegas
The IQ AI team joined Rare Evo 2025 in Las Vegas, where Chief Brain Navin Vethanayagam spoke on the Blockchain & AI panel. Navin highlighted how AI agents will simplify DeFi adoption. The panel explored the powerful intersection of blockchain and AI, with Navin also sharing a bullish outlook on robotics and their role in shaping the future of automation. Here’s a peek at how we’re training our first humanoid, starting in a virtual testing environment—an early glimpse of how IQ AI sees robotics evolving alongside agents. Catch the full conversation from Rare Evo and see how IQ AI is building the infrastructure to make DeFi accessible to all.