What is Shinkai?

Shinkai is a decentralized platform for creating and running AI agents. It allows users to interact with various AI models (on-premises, cloud-based, and decentralized) while maintaining full control over data and privacy thanks to local execution. Its architecture includes decentralized identity and built-in integration with the x402 micropayment protocol, allowing agents to pay for services autonomously.

The platform offers both a web interface for quick access and a desktop application for performing complex tasks offline, providing tools for orchestration, agent collaboration, and monetization through a built-in marketplace.