> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://smol404.gitbook.io/smol404-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://smol404.gitbook.io/smol404-docs/growth/the-agent-economy.md). # The Agent Economy BNB Chain is beginning to develop the different layers required for autonomous agents to operate as economic participants. At the intelligence layer are models and agent frameworks. At the execution layer, infrastructure such as Binance Agent OS gives agents access to APIs, Skills, wallets, market data, payments and onchain actions. At the identity layer, BAP 578 allows agents to exist as persistent onchain entities. SMOL404 introduces the market layer. The emerging stack can therefore be understood as: **Intelligence** Models and agent frameworks ↓ **Execution** Binance Agent OS and other agent infrastructure ↓ **Identity** BAP 578 Non Fungible Agents ↓ **Markets** SMOL404 liquidity and fungibility Each layer solves a different problem. Intelligence decides. Execution acts. Identity persists. Markets value. SMOL404 is built around the belief that all four layers will become necessary as onchain agents mature. An autonomous agent that can operate a wallet, execute strategies, purchase services, generate revenue and build reputation is fundamentally different from a static NFT. It is an economic actor. Economic actors eventually need markets. That is the layer SMOL404 is building. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://smol404.gitbook.io/smol404-docs/growth/the-agent-economy.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.