The execution layer for autonomous AI agents

Hive provides a secure, verifiable execution layer that allows autonomous AI agents to interact with smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and DAOs—without compromising safety or control.

Autonomous agents require guardrails

As AI agents become capable of initiating on-chain actions, unrestricted execution introduces serious risk. Smart contracts are immutable, transactions are irreversible, and mistakes are costly.

Hive separates decision-making from execution, ensuring agents can only act within explicitly defined constraints.

A dedicated execution layer

  • Agents operate off-chain and propose actions
  • Hive validates each action against predefined permissions
  • Only compliant actions are executed on-chain
  • Every execution is recorded and verifiable
Agent (Off-chain)
Hive Execution Layer
Smart Contracts (On-chain)

Permissioned action graphs

Hive defines agent permissions using action graphs that explicitly specify what actions an agent is allowed to perform and under which conditions.

Nodes represent allowed actions

Each node in the graph represents a specific action type such as swap, stake, vote, or transfer. Only actions defined as nodes are permitted.

Edges define valid execution paths

Edges connect nodes to create valid execution sequences. This ensures agents follow logical workflows and prevents unauthorized action combinations.

Constraints enforce limits

Each action can have constraints such as maximum transaction size, allowed contracts, execution frequency, and conditional requirements. These constraints are evaluated before execution.

Actions outside the defined graph are automatically blocked.

Built for DeFi protocols and DAOs

Hive enables safe automation across:

DeFi Protocols

Trading, liquidity management, and yield optimization strategies with enforced limits and contract allowlists.

DAO Governance

Proposal execution, voting automation, and treasury operations with full auditability and governance oversight.

Operational Workflows

Treasury management, rebalancing, and routine operations with permissioned execution and monitoring.

All interactions are permissioned, observable, and auditable.

Verifiable by default

Every action executed through Hive is:

Verified on-chain

Each execution is recorded as a transaction on the blockchain, providing cryptographic proof of what occurred and when.

Linked to agent and permission graph

Every transaction is associated with the specific agent that initiated it and the permission graph that authorized it, creating a complete audit trail.

Traceable through execution logs

Complete execution history is maintained with timestamps, transaction hashes, and status indicators, enabling full traceability for audits and governance review.

This provides transparency suitable for audits, governance review, and compliance-aware environments.

Designed for serious on-chain automation

Developers

Build autonomous agents with enforced safety constraints. Define permission graphs, set execution limits, and deploy with confidence.

Protocol Teams

Enable automation without exposing core contracts to risk. Maintain control through permission graphs while allowing agents to execute routine operations.

DAOs

Delegate execution while retaining governance control. Automate treasury operations, proposal execution, and routine tasks with full transparency and oversight.

Early access available

Hive is currently in active development. Early access is available for developers, protocol teams, and DAOs building autonomous on-chain systems.