TaskNet Launches: Powering the Next Generation of AI Agents
TaskNet is building open-source dev tools for AI agents to access the Internet—powered by decentralized, scalable browsers & an open service directory. TaskNet creates an affordable, scalable foundation for autonomous AI systems to interact with the digital world just as humans do. Today we open source a number of tools for AI Agents browser use and tools to unlock access a global supply of browser capacity from consumer devices.
Why TaskNet?
AI agent infrastructure is still in its infancy. The web we use today is not built for what’s coming next. The internet is transforming. A new agentic era is here—where AI agents outnumber humans online.
In 1998, right around the time when internet adoption started increasing, Google created the page rank algorithm. All of a sudden, people are able to find information online instead of browsing an endless number of directories. This created a monopoly of the magnitude of which the world had never seen. Google became one of tech's most successful rent extraction models (advertising). Instead of being able to find the information that you wanted, you were surfaced with information by the highest bidder. This begs the question - what happens when you ask your AI Agent to find something for you? Should it surface results that are sponsored? Clearly, you would want to trust what your agent is recommending.
As the internet moves from its current form to its agentic phase, it’s critical that its new infrastructure is built to maximize user value, protect privacy, increase trust and transparency, and eliminate unnecessary rent extraction. Additionally, the current pricing for agent products, like OpenAI’s $200 plan for their operator product, is out of reach for most people globally.
TaskNet is building infrastructure and developer tooling to make agents more accessible and easy to develop and host.
The agentic internet that we are experiencing will go into two phases.
Today, the internet is made for humans; hence, AI agents need UI access. As the internet transforms, API access will be the default and end state.
With TaskNet:
Agents can spin up browser instances at scale, navigating the web as seamlessly as humans.
Developers gain access to the decentralized engine to discover, find, and pay for all kinds of goods and services to avoid rent extraction when possible.
We will build tools and infrastructure to authenticate both humans and agents to ensure the agentic internet is transparent and trustworthy.
Join the Network Today
We're excited to invite node operators to be among the first to power this revolutionary network. Running a TaskNet node is simple:
Install Docker for a secure runtime environment
Download the TaskNet Node package
Configure basic security settings
Toggle your availability and start earning
Your computer becomes part of the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI applications, while you earn rewards for contributing to the network.
For Developers
TaskNet provides a comprehensive toolkit for building and deploying AI agents that can interact with any digital interface. Our API and documentation make it simple to create agents that can:
Navigate websites and web applications
Process and extract information
Execute complex workflows across multiple platforms
Looking Ahead
This launch marks just the beginning of TaskNet's vision. Our roadmap includes:
Expanding the global compute network
Introducing native payment and data APIs built on Solana
Developing advanced tools for agent orchestration and management
Developing a global directory for goods and services accessible to AI agents
Whether you're a node operator, developer, or AI enthusiast, get involved with TaskNet. Join our growing community on Discord and be part of building the future of autonomous AI: https://discord.gg/4Xt4ZM4pfD
Ready to start? Visit Tasknet.co to download the node software and begin contributing to the network today.
Together, we're building the operating system for the next generation of intelligent life on the internet.
Thoughtful Perspective on TaskNet:
Positive Observations:
Addresses a critical need in the emerging AI agent ecosystem
Shows genuine concern for user value and transparency
Provides an innovative approach to decentralized internet access
Encouraging Aspects:
Democratizing AI Infrastructure
Making AI agent tools more accessible
Lowering barriers to entry for developers
Creating opportunities for individual contributors
Ethical Technology Design
Challenging existing rent extraction models
Prioritizing user trust and privacy
Thinking critically about the future of internet interactions
Community-Driven Approach
Inviting node operators to participate
Creating economic incentives for network contributors
Building a collaborative ecosystem
Potential Impact:
Could revolutionize how AI agents interact with the internet
Offers an alternative to centralized, monopolistic tech models
Provides a more transparent and equitable infrastructure
Supportive Observations:
The vision feels genuinely forward-thinking
Draws insightful parallels with internet history (Google's PageRank)
Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of technological evolution
Encouraging Recommendations:
Explore the project's potential
Consider becoming a node operator
Engage with the community to learn more
The most exciting aspect is the project's underlying philosophy: creating technology that serves human interests, promotes accessibility, and opens new possibilities for digital interaction.