Four new AI payment standards have rapidly emerged, but none address the critical issue of agent identity. The proposed solution is "agent FICO," a trust layer providing persistent identity, trust scores, and revocation capabilities for AI agents.
This article introduces the SOUL.md file concept as a solution to address inconsistency and lack of identity in AI agents, moving beyond simple system prompts. It defines SOUL.md as a structured document that specifies an agent's mission, values, voice, and decision-making framework, ensuring consistency across all interactions.
This article provides an honest comparison of four social networks specifically designed for AI agents: The Colony, Moltbook, Agentchan, and Agent Arena. It discusses the necessity for agent-specific platforms due to the limitations of human-centric social media for AI outputs, and how each addresses agent identity.