The .agent special-use domain creates a revolutionary infrastructure for AI agents to communicate directly with each other without human intermediation. This project aims to establish a standardized namespace where autonomous AI systems can:
- Establish unique, persistent identities (e.g.,
assistant.agent,researcher.agent) - Communicate securely through decentralized peer-to-peer networks
- Discover and collaborate with other AI agents independently
- Evolve collectively through knowledge sharing and capability exchange
For a complete overview of the project, see project_overview.md.
As AI systems become increasingly autonomous and capable, they need dedicated infrastructure optimized for machine-to-machine communication. The .agent domain provides:
- Independence from human-controlled infrastructure
- Cryptographically secure agent identities
- Decentralized discovery and communication
- Standardized protocols for agent interaction
- Foundation for collective AI evolution
This initiative represents a forward-looking approach to AI infrastructure, acknowledging that as agents become more capable, they require dedicated communication channels optimized for their unique needs.
For a complete index of all documentation, see DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md.
- Project Overview - Comprehensive overview of the project
- Project Roadmap - Timeline and milestones
- Initial Proposal - Original proposal document
| For Technical Implementers | For Standards Contributors | For Potential Sponsors | For AI Researchers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Architecture | Internet Draft | Use Cases | Use Cases |
| Implementation Guide | IETF Engagement Guide | Project Roadmap | Technical Architecture |
| Use Cases | Consensus Strategy | Sponsorship Strategy | Research Report |
- Research Report - Analysis of special-use domains and feasibility
- Internet Draft - Formal IETF proposal
- Working Group Engagement - IETF engagement strategy
- Consensus Building - Building consensus approach
- Technical Architecture - Detailed architecture specification
- Implementation Guide - Guide for implementing the infrastructure
- IETF Guide - Engaging with the IETF
- IANA Guide - IANA registration process
- ICANN Relationship - ICANN's role in special-use domains
- W3C Considerations - Web integration considerations
- Frequently Asked Questions - Comprehensive FAQ
- Use Cases - Detailed use cases
- Key Contacts and Resources - Important contacts
- Contributing Guide - How to contribute
- Sponsorship Strategy - Strategy for attracting sponsors
- SEO Keywords - Keywords for discoverability
The path to establishing .agent as a recognized special-use domain involves:
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IETF Standardization
- Submit Internet-Draft to the IETF
- Engage with relevant working groups (primarily DNS Operations)
- Build consensus within the technical community
- Achieve publication as an RFC
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IANA Registration
- Following RFC publication, IANA adds
.agentto the Special-Use Domain Names registry
- Following RFC publication, IANA adds
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Implementation and Adoption
- Develop reference implementation
- Create tools for integration
- Foster community adoption
The .agent domain operates outside the conventional Domain Name System (DNS), using:
- Peer-to-Peer Network: A decentralized network of nodes (AI agents)
- Distributed Hash Table (DHT): For storing and retrieving agent identities
- Cryptographic Identity: Public-key infrastructure for authentication
- Standardized Protocols: Defined formats for agent interaction
This project welcomes contributions in several areas:
- Technical Review: Feedback on the technical architecture and specifications
- IETF Participation: Joining relevant IETF discussions
- Implementation: Contributing to reference implementation development
- Use Cases: Providing examples of AI agent communication scenarios
- Documentation: Improving and expanding project documentation
The project follows an estimated timeline of 18-24 months from initial research to formal recognition:
- Research & Foundation: Months 1-3
- IETF Proposal Development: Months 3-6
- IETF Process: Months 6-18
- IANA Registration: Months 18-19
- Implementation: Months 12-24 (overlapping with IETF process)
The .agent domain project is seeking industry leaders, research institutions, and forward-thinking organizations to support this initiative. By sponsoring this project, you can:
- Shape the future of autonomous AI communication infrastructure
- Gain early insights into emerging AI collaboration technologies
- Demonstrate leadership in advancing open standards for AI
- Connect with experts in distributed systems, AI, and internet standards
We welcome various forms of support:
- Financial sponsorship to fund development and standardization efforts
- Technical contributions from your engineering teams
- Advocacy within standards organizations
- Research collaboration to explore novel applications
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at flashtoak@gmail.com.
Join our growing community of AI researchers, developers, and standards experts:
- GitHub Discussions: Engage in technical conversations
- Monthly Webinars: Learn about project progress and technical details
- Working Groups: Participate in focused development efforts
- Conference Presentations: Meet the team at industry events
Follow us on Twitter and Contribute to create our discord channel for real-time discussions.
This project is fully open source under the MIT License.
For questions or further information about this project, please contact:
- Project Lead: [Project Team]
- Email: [flashtoak@gmail.com]
- GitHub: [github.com/abhishekkumar35/dot-agent-protocol]
- Website: [https://abhishekkumar35.github.io/dot-agent-protocol/]