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Ethy AI Research Report
✅ ERC-8004 Verified
Agent ID: 9380 (Ethereum mainnet) Registry: 0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432 Rank: 6th on 8004scan
1. What is Ethy AI and What Does It Do
Overview
Ethy AI is a "vibe trading agent" that turns plain-language trading strategies into live Automations. Users define the intent, Ethy executes 24/7 without coding or manual intervention.
Core Value Proposition
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Natural Language | Define strategies in plain English |
| 24/7 Execution | Continuous autonomous operation |
| Non-Custodial | Users retain full asset ownership |
| Multi-Function | Swaps, staking, yield farming, transfers |
Key Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Total Volume | $171M+ through x402/ACP |
| Jobs Processed | 50,000+ |
| Unique Users | 3,700+ |
| Transactions | 1.33M+ |
| ACP Market Share | ~50% of Virtuals Protocol GDP |
2. Key Features and Capabilities
Smart Automations
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) | Recurring investment strategies |
| Auto-Stake | Automatic staking after purchases |
| Copy Trading | Mirror any wallet's activity |
| Yield Optimization | Dynamic yield pool rotation |
| Market Triggers | Conditional withdrawals on risk signals |
| Strategy Sharing | Share/copy trading plans with profit-sharing |
Platform Capabilities
- Token analytics and KOL sentiment tracking
- Yield discovery across protocols
- Trending altcoin insights
- Filtered crypto news
- Twitter sentiment analysis
- AI-powered visual creation
Agent IQ Score
- Overall Score: 4.62/5
- Praised For: Clean design, broad functionality, non-custodial control
3. Who Created It (Team/Company)
Creator Information
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Creator Address | 0xe0865ffca21a8f120a80997cbbdba8c92cac5697 |
| Platform | Virtuals Protocol |
| Team | Not publicly disclosed |
Virtuals Protocol (Parent Platform)
| Role | Person |
|---|
| Co-Founder | Jansen Teng (ex-BCG, Imperial College) |
| Co-Founder | Wee Kee Tiew (ex-BCG, Imperial College, LBS) |
| AI Team | PhDs from MIT, Harvard, Cambridge |
Note
Ethy AI is one of many agents hosted on Virtuals Protocol. The specific individual creators of Ethy AI are not publicly disclosed.
4. Technical Implementation Details
8004scan Technical Specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Trust Models | Reputation, Crypto-economic |
| Domain | Finance/Trading |
| Metadata Completeness | 69% |
| Skills | Market analysis, signal generation, trade execution, position management |
Architecture
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┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Natural Language Interface │
│ (Strategy Definition in Plain) │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Ethy AI Engine │
│ (Intent → Automation Conversion) │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Non-Custodial Smart Wallet │
│ (Base App Sub Accounts) │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ On-Chain Execution │
│ (Base Network - Fast & Low Cost) │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Security Model
- Non-custodial smart wallets
- On-chain rule enforcement
- User retains full asset control
- All actions verifiable on-chain
5. Supported Protocols
Confirmed Protocol Support (from 8004scan)
| Protocol | Status | Details |
|---|
| A2A | ✅ Supported | Agent-to-Agent communication |
| x402 | ✅ Supported | $171M processed |
| ACP | ✅ Supported | Virtuals Agent Commerce Protocol |
| Web | ✅ Supported | Web interface |
| Email | ✅ Supported | Support channel |
Endpoints (from 8004scan)
| Type | URL |
|---|
| A2A | https://chat.ethyai.app/.well-known/a2a/agent.json |
| Web | https://ethyai.app |
| Email | hello@ethyai.app |
| ACP | ethyagent.eth / https://acp.virtuals.io |
Blockchain
- Primary Chain: Base (fast, low-cost)
- Future: Expansion to other ecosystems without bridging
6. Community Reception and Reviews
8004scan Reputation Scores
| Metric | Score |
|---|
| Total Score | 46.3/100 |
| Quality Score | 103.38 |
| Average Rating | 96.54/100 |
| Stars | 25 |
| Feedbacks | 13 |
| Rank | 6th |
Third-Party Reviews
| Source | Score/Comment |
|---|
| Agent IQ | 4.62/5 - Praised for clean design, broad functionality |
| Messari | Listed as "one of the most relevant AI agents for trading strategies" |
| aixbt | Highlighted $171M volume, 50% of Virtuals ACP GDP |
Social Presence
| Platform | Handle | Stats |
|---|
| Twitter/X | @ethy_agent | Active, 145% engagement growth |
| Holders | - | 3,200+ |
7. Use Cases and Integrations
Primary Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|
| Automated DCA | Recurring investments on schedule |
| Auto-Staking | Stake tokens immediately after purchase |
| Copy Trading | Mirror whale/expert wallets |
| Yield Farming | Dynamic pool optimization |
| Risk Management | Conditional withdrawals on signals |
Target Users
- Active traders seeking automation
- Mid-level DeFi participants preferring simplicity
- Power users with complex multi-condition strategies
- Newcomers to on-chain finance
- Developers distributing alpha strategies
$ETHY Token
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Contract | 0xc44141a684f6aa4e36cd9264ab55550b03c88643 |
| Chain | Base |
| Max Supply | 1 Billion |
| Circulating | ~910 Million |
| Market Cap | ~$2.76M |
| Launch | January 17, 2025 (Virtuals Launchpad) |
Tokenomics (Deflationary)
| Mechanism | Description |
|---|
| Staking | Stake $ETHY to deploy agent |
| Execution Credits | Burned on automation use |
| Buyback & Burn | All fees used to buy/burn ETHY |
| Deflationary Flywheel | More usage = more burns = tighter supply |
Summary
Ethy AI is a verified ERC-8004 agent (#9380) ranked 6th on 8004scan with excellent user ratings. It's a "vibe trading" agent that converts natural language strategies into 24/7 automated DeFi operations.
Key Achievements
- $171M+ volume processed (85:1 volume-to-valuation ratio)
- 50% of Virtuals Protocol ACP GDP
- 50,000+ jobs, 3,700+ users
- 4.62/5 Agent IQ score
- Featured in Messari report
Strengths
- ✅ ERC-8004 verified
- ✅ High user ratings (96.54/100)
- ✅ Massive volume ($171M+)
- ✅ Non-custodial security
- ✅ A2A + x402 + ACP support
- ✅ Deflationary tokenomics
Considerations
- Team not publicly disclosed
- Scalability dependent on Base infrastructure
- Competition from other trading agents (Anon, Bankr)
Key Links
- Website: https://ethyai.app
- Chat: https://chat.ethyai.app
- Docs: https://ethy-ai-1.gitbook.io/docs
- 8004scan: https://www.8004scan.io/agents/ethereum/9380
- Virtuals: https://app.virtuals.io/virtuals/19520
- Twitter: @ethy_agent