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Agentic Identity

Agentic identity is the concept of verified, machine-readable identity for autonomous AI systems. Unlike human identity (username/password), agentic identity uses cryptographic methods like wallet signatures and DNS domain verification to establish trust between AI agents, tool servers, and the services they interact with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do AI agents need their own identity?

AI agents act autonomously — they call APIs, sign transactions, and make decisions. Without verifiable identity, there is no way to trust an agent's actions or hold it accountable.

How does GitHat handle agentic identity?

GitHat provides three identity types: human users (email/password), MCP servers (DNS verification + OAuth2), and AI agents (Ethereum wallet signatures). All three are managed from one platform.

What is the difference between agent auth and MCP auth?

Agent auth uses Ethereum wallet signatures (2-min tokens). MCP auth uses DNS domain verification plus OAuth2 client_credentials (5-min tokens). Both are machine-to-machine, but the trust model differs.

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