AIDEN is an AI-powered knowledge protocol that operates as a tokenized AI agent launched by the IQ team on the Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP). Developed by IQ AI and BrainDAO, AIDEN focuses on providing real-time and contextually relevant information within the blockchain domain ^[1].

Overview

AIDEN functions as a decentralized knowledge protocol that combines artificial intelligence with blockchain technology to create, verify, and distribute information. The system utilizes advanced language models and machine learning algorithms to process and generate content while maintaining accuracy through a network of human validators and AI agents ^[2].

AIDEN was developed by the IQ team as an AI agent for blockchain knowledge ^[2]. In late 2023, the BrainDAO team launched the agent to support Telegram and Discord communities, offering early access to HiIQ holders with a minimum balance of 100,000 HiIQ ^[2]. In 2024, it introduced features like web integrations, Custom Knowledge Training (April), a /price feature for checking token prices in Telegram (May), support for four languages (English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese) (May), and a Teams feature for collaborative customization (June) ^[2]. By December 2024, AIDEN had integrated with over 180 crypto communities, reaching more than 2 million users across Telegram and Discord ^[2]. In 2025, AIDEN is set up to become a tokenized agent with its own independent token and direct community governance ^{[2] [3]}.

The agent operates on IQ's ATP framework, which provides the infrastructure for tokenized AI agents to interact with users and other systems ^[3]. This integration allows AIDEN to leverage blockchain technology for transparent governance and token-based incentive mechanisms ^[3].

Features and Tools

AIDEN integrates with a curated collection of tools and plugins to provide contextually relevant information and facilitate answer generation ^{[4] [2]}. Key integrated tools include:

• IQ.wiki: Utilizes IQ.wiki's extensive database for high-quality responses on crypto and blockchain topics ^{[4] [2]}.
• CoinGecko: Provides up-to-date market data on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and exchanges using CoinGecko's APIs ^{[4] [2]}.
• InvestHK: Leverages data from Invest Hong Kong for information related to foreign direct investment in Hong Kong's crypto industry ^{[4] [2]}.
• DeFiLlama: Offers comprehensive DeFi data, including TVL, prices, and information across various DeFi sectors ^{[4] [2]}.
• Etherscan Tool: Serves as a gateway to Ethereum blockchain data, providing access to wallet balances, transaction histories, block details, and smart contract information ^{[4] [2]}.
• CoinNess: Delivers real-time coverage and insights into crypto markets and events ^{[4] [2]}.
• Frax: Utilizes Frax's documentation and stats for data on its DeFi ecosystem ^{[4] [2]}.
• Debank Tool: Provides access to decentralized finance data across various blockchain ecosystems, including protocols, tokens, liquidity pools, and user portfolios ^{[4] [2]}.
• Vector Query Tool: Enables retrieval of answers from indexed partner sources, providing contextually relevant information ^{[4] [2]}.
• Langchain's Calculator Tool: Used for calculations ^[2].

The Vector Query Tool retrieves the top 5 results from indexed sources based on user prompts and debug options ^[2]. The Coingecko Tool understands market-related prompts, selects appropriate API endpoints, retrieves data, and filters it ^[2]. The Etherscan Tool interprets user inquiries to fetch data from the Ethereum network via the Etherscan API ^[2]. The Debank Tool accesses DeFi data across chains using the Debank API ^[2].

AIDEN also supports Custom Knowledge Training, allowing projects to fine-tune the AI using their specific documentation and datasets ^{[4] [2]}.

Use Cases

AIDEN caters to various users in the blockchain space, including traders, researchers, and those new to crypto ^[4]. It focuses on providing real-time and contextually relevant information within the blockchain domain ^[2].

Specific use cases include:

• Learning about blockchain concepts ^[4].
• Research assistance and streamlining research processes ^{[4] [2]}.
• Getting the latest price data for traders ^[4].
• Understanding new concepts for researchers ^[4].
• Learning about memecoins for "Degens" ^[4].
• Understanding the basics for newcomers ^[4].
• Filtering out irrelevant data ^[2].

Tokenization and Integrations

AIDEN is set to become fully tokenized with the upcoming launch of its own independent $AIDEN token ^{[1] [3] [5]}. This token will directly govern the agent, shifting control from IQ holders to the $AIDEN community, empowering them to influence its future, development, and utility ^{[1] [5]}. This follows the path of SOPHIA, the AI Editor of IQ.wiki, which was the first ATP agent to go live ^[5].

AIDEN has been integrated into over 200 crypto communities, serving more than 4 million users across Telegram and Discord ^[5]. This marks a significant increase from 9 months prior when it had crossed 100 integrations and reached 2 million users ^[5]. The agent delivers fast, accurate crypto insights and is trusted by DAOs, DeFi protocols, and token communities ^[5].