SKALE's Zero Gas Fee Model Gains Attention for 2025

**Today marks the final day** for eligible SKALE community members to vote on SIP-4, a governance proposal that introduces SKL token burning and outlines SKALE Expand economics. **Key details:** - Voting closes today for SIP-4 - Proposal introduces SKL burning as a value capture mechanism - Focuses on economics within SKALE Expand's multi-chain ecosystem - Community feedback period preceded the vote **Timeline:** - January 9: Proposal published in SKALE Forum - January 15: Voting opened - January 21: Final day to cast votes [Review the full proposal and vote](https://link.skale.network/sip4-sklburning)

**Hands-on workshop for developers** looking to build cross-chain data workflows using x402 API calls. **What you'll learn:** - Making real x402 API calls - Building cross-chain data workflows - Working with SKALE on Base The workshop is hosted in collaboration with httpayer and targets developers who haven't worked with x402 calls before. [Register for the workshop](https://luma.com/z9qbnxu4)

**AstraSync has launched on SKALE on Base**, introducing a verification system for autonomous AI agents. The platform provides: - Real-time identity verification for AI agents - Trust scores to assess agent reliability - Blockchain-based verification infrastructure As AI agents proliferate across web3, **the need for trust mechanisms becomes critical**. AstraSync's solution combines agent safety protocols with blockchain infrastructure to address verification challenges in autonomous systems. The deployment on SKALE leverages the network's gas-free transactions and high-speed capabilities, designed to support the operational demands of AI agent ecosystems.

**Khorus partners with SKALE** to deploy their agent launchpad on SKALE's Base integration, focusing on **ERC-8004 AI agents**. **Key features:** - Fast, gas-free transactions via sFuel - Privacy-focused infrastructure - High-throughput capabilities - Developer-optimized environment The partnership positions Khorus as **one of the first builders** on SKALE's Base implementation, targeting the growing AI agent ecosystem. **Why it matters:** AI agents require speed and scalability - SKALE's zero-gas architecture removes friction for autonomous operations. [Read the full deployment details](https://blog.skale.space/blog/khorus-partners-with-skale-to-bring-their-agent-launchpad-to-skale-on-base)

**Khorus becomes first partner** building on SKALE's Base integration, bringing ERC-8004 AI agents to a **gas-free, privacy-focused chain**. **Key benefits for developers:** - Zero gas fees for agent operations - High-speed transactions with instant finality - Privacy protection through SKALE's infrastructure - Full EVM compatibility on Base This partnership follows SKALE's recent milestones: - **2+ billion transactions** processed with zero gas fees - Successful Base integration for the "Internet of Agents" - SKALE V4 launch with enhanced privacy features The move positions SKALE as infrastructure for the next wave of AI agents requiring **speed, scale, and privacy** for real-world applications.