PlayAI Network is a decentralized orchestration layer designed to connect and automate workflows between various artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency applications. The project aims to address fragmentation in the AI and Web3 ecosystems by enabling different tools, agents, and protocols to interoperate through a single interface, often compared to "the Zapier of onchain AI." ^{[1] [2]}

Overview

PlayAI Network was developed to solve the problem of fragmentation within the consumer AI and Web3 landscapes. In these ecosystems, many applications, tools, and protocols operate in isolation, creating information silos that prevent seamless communication and data transfer.

This fragmentation limits the potential for complex automation, as users cannot easily create workflows that span multiple platforms. For example, an AI assistant on one platform cannot access and utilize data from another without a dedicated integration. The project's vision is to "Automate Anything, Anywhere," suggesting an ambition to create a universally interoperable system for automated tasks. ^{[3] [2]}

The core concept of the network is orchestration, which involves creating a unifying framework that allows disparate systems and AI agents to communicate, share data, and trigger actions in one another.

By acting as an intelligent middle layer, PlayAI enables the creation of complex, multi-step "Plays," or automated workflows, that can be initiated with a single prompt. This transforms standalone tools into an interconnected network capable of executing sophisticated tasks, such as monitoring a task in a project management tool and automatically updating a corresponding issue in a code repository. The network is built as an Actively Validated Service (AVS) on EigenLayer, leveraging Ethereum's security model to power its operations. ^[3]

History

The public-facing presence of PlayAI Network began in March 2024 with the creation of its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The project gained significant attention in September 2025 following the announcement of its public token sale.

On September 4, 2025, Kaito AI, a crypto research and analytics platform, announced that PlayAI Network would be the next project to launch on its Capital Launchpad. The public sale for the native token, $PLAI, commenced on September 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC. The Token Generation Event (TGE) for the $PLAI token is projected to occur in October 2025. ^[2]

Technology

The technological foundation of PlayAI Network is its orchestration layer, which is supported by a decentralized infrastructure of nodes and integrated with Ethereum's security protocol, EigenLayer.

Orchestration Layer

The orchestration layer is the core technology that enables the network's functionality. It serves as a unifying framework that allows different software applications, AI agents, and blockchain protocols to interact, share data, and trigger actions in one another.

This layer is designed to eliminate the information silos that typically exist between applications, thereby enabling the creation of complex, automated workflows that span multiple platforms. By interpreting user prompts, the orchestration layer coordinates the necessary actions across integrated tools to achieve a desired outcome, abstracting away the technical complexity from the end-user. ^[3]

Ecosystem Components

The PlayAI ecosystem is composed of several key components that work together to provide a comprehensive user and developer experience.

• Play Hub: The central user-facing platform where individuals interact with the network. Users can create and deploy workflows, complete tasks known as "Missions," manage their activities, and earn rewards. The Hub serves as the primary interface for accessing the network's capabilities. ^[1]
• Oasis Nodes: The decentralized infrastructure that powers the network's data mining and orchestration capabilities. These nodes are responsible for validating transactions, securing the network, and executing the automated workflows. Node operators are compensated with rewards for their contributions to the network's operation and security. ^[3]
• Aura Agent: An AI-powered chat assistant integrated into the ecosystem. The Aura Agent is designed to help users navigate the platform, construct workflows, and manage their on-chain activities by providing guidance and executing commands through a conversational interface. ^[1]
• Plays: Customizable, automated workflows that users can create, publish, and utilize. These "Plays" are the core product of the network, representing a sequence of actions across multiple tools that can be triggered by a single prompt. Users can also "farm" rewards by creating and sharing popular Plays.
• Play Studio: A planned development environment described as a "playground for developers." This component is expected to provide tools, SDKs, and an interface for developers to build new integrations, create more advanced Plays, and connect their own applications and AI agents to the PlayAI network. ^[3]

Oasis Node Operation

To maintain its decentralized infrastructure, the network allows users to purchase and operate Oasis Nodes through a dedicated platform called the NodePortal. Operators have several options for running their nodes, catering to different levels of technical expertise:

• Third-Party Services: Users can employ a service like NodeOps to manage the setup and maintenance of their node.
• Local Setup: Technically proficient users can set up and run a node manually on a local machine (LocalHost).
• Cloud Deployment: Nodes can be deployed on a cloud service, such as an Amazon EC2 instance.

A dedicated tool, the Node Explorer, is available for operators to monitor the status and performance of their nodes. In return for securing and powering the network, node operators receive Node Rewards. ^[3]

EigenLayer Integration

PlayAI Network is built as an EigenLayer Actively Validated Service (AVS). This integration means that the network leverages Ethereum's restaking protocol to enhance its own security.

Validators who have staked Ether (ETH) on the Ethereum network can opt-in to "restake" their assets to secure the PlayAI network. This mechanism allows PlayAI to borrow the economic security of Ethereum's large and decentralized validator set, providing a robust foundation for its consensus and validation processes without needing to establish its own independent set of validators from scratch. ^[3]

Tokenomics

The PlayAI Network ecosystem is powered by its native utility token, $PLAI.

$PLAI Token

$PLAI is the native token of the PlayAI Network. While specific utilities were not fully detailed before the Token Generation Event, the token is expected to play a central role in the network's economy, potentially being used for transaction fees, staking, governance, and rewarding participants such as node operators and creators of popular "Plays." ^[3]

Public Sale

The public sale for the $PLAI token was conducted on the Kaito AI Capital Launchpad, beginning on September 8, 2025. Key details of the sale were made public prior to its launch.

• Valuation: The sale was conducted at a $50 million Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV). This was noted to be lower than a previous private valuation of $70 million.
• Fundraising Goal: The sale aimed to raise over $2 million.
• Vesting Schedule: Participants in the public sale receive 50% of their purchased tokens at the Token Generation Event (TGE), with the remaining 50% vesting linearly over the subsequent five months.
• Allocation Limits: The sale included a minimum participation amount of $100 and a maximum of $250,000 per participant.

These details were announced on the project's official social media channels. ^[2]

Use Cases

The orchestration capabilities of PlayAI Network are designed to support a wide range of use cases across productivity, finance, content creation, and personal assistance. By integrating various applications, the network can automate complex tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention.

• Productivity and Workflow Automation: An AI assistant could access a document in a cloud storage service, use its contents to generate a slide deck in a presentation tool, and then post a summary to a team collaboration app. Similarly, it could monitor developer tasks in Jira and automatically create or update corresponding issues in GitHub.
• Personal Finance: The network could sync transaction data from multiple banking applications to automatically categorize expenses, generate budget reports, and send customized spending alerts.
• E-commerce Management: A workflow could be created to analyze sales trends from an e-commerce platform like Shopify and automatically update inventory levels across multiple online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay.
• Content Creation: The platform can streamline the content creation process by integrating writing tools, AI image generators, and publishing platforms into a single, seamless workflow.
• Personal Assistance: A user's grocery list from a notes app could be automatically synced to populate a shopping cart on an e-commerce website.

These examples illustrate the network's capacity to connect disparate digital tools. ^[3]

Partnerships and Investors

PlayAI Network is supported by a number of venture capital firms and has established partnerships with key projects in the Web3 ecosystem.

Investors

The project has received backing from several prominent investment firms specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology. The list of backers includes:

• Jump Crypto
• BH Digital (Braven Howard)
• Polygon Ventures
• Alphawave
• P2 Ventures
• Tykhe Block
• Zentry

These investors provide financial support and strategic guidance to the project. ^{[1] [2]}

Ecosystem and Partners

PlayAI Network has formed integrations and partnerships with various blockchains and technology platforms to build out its ecosystem. Key partners include:

• EigenLayer: A core technical partner, as PlayAI is built as an AVS on its restaking protocol.
• Kaito AI: The launch partner for the $PLAI public token sale.
• Polygon: A blockchain platform and investor through Polygon Ventures.
• NodeOps: A service provider that simplifies the process for users running an Oasis Node.
• Binance Smart Chain (BSC): A blockchain platform listed as an ecosystem partner.
• Berachain: An EVM-compatible blockchain listed as a partner.
• Sentient and Abstract: Other projects listed as part of the network's ecosystem.

These collaborations are integral to the network's security, go-to-market strategy, and interoperability. ^{[1] [3]}