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Agents TOP Protocols

• MCP (Model Context Protocol): Standard way for tools to share context and data with AI models in both directions, so agents get what they need in real time. Introduced by Anthropic.

• A2A (Agent‑to‑Agent Communication Protocol): Common message format that lets agents talk, discover each other’s abilities, and coordinate tasks securely. Introduced by Google.

• ACP (Agent Communication Protocol): A simple, consistent structure for agents to call and control each other, making multi‑agent workflows easier. Introduced by IBM under BeeAI project.

• ANP (Agent Network Protocol): A peer‑to‑peer framework for agents to verify identities and connect directly—think HTTP, but for AI agents. Introduced by Gaowei Chang

• AGORA:  A flexible meta‑protocol that picks the best way (structured calls, natural language, or code) to let large networks of agents collaborate without a central hub. Introduced by researchers at the University of Oxford and Eigent AI.

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💰 ICM vs. VC: Which One’s Right for You?

Internet Capital Markets (ICM) represent a radical reimagining of startup funding that prioritizes speed, accessibility, and liquidity over the structured oversight of traditional VC. While ICM democratizes early-stage investment and provides builders with immediate capital through trading fees, it also introduces extreme volatility and speculation. Traditional VC offers stability, strategic support, and accountability but at the cost of slower processes and limited access. The ideal approach may eventually combine elements of both models, with ICM serving as an initial validation layer before more structured VC investment.

Internal Capital Markets (ICM)

• A New decentralized fundraising model built entirely on blockchain infrastructure

• Enables developers to raise funds directly from the community by issuing tokens for future ideas or products

• Democratizes investment by allowing retail users to participate from the earliest stages

• Process typically begins with a simple post on X (Twitter) using "$TICKER + Name" syntax

Venture Capital (VC)

• Relies on professional investors and firms to identify promising startups

• Involves extensive due diligence, formal pitches, and structured funding rounds

• Limited to accredited investors and institutions with high minimum investments

• Provides strategic guidance, industry connections, and governance oversight

• Typically involves 7-10 year investment horizons with defined exit strategies

Advantages of ICM:

• Permissionless funding without gatekeepers

• Instant liquidity for both builders and investors

• Aligned income through transaction fees (typically 50% to builders)

• Frictionless virality through social media integration

• Cultural accessibility for independent developers and creators

Challenges of ICM:

• Extreme volatility (tokens can lose 50-65% of value within 24 hours)

• Lack of product-market fit validation

• Short-term speculation over substance

• Limited legal protection and accountability

• Potential for pump-and-dump schemes