EigenCloud Eases AVS Deployment, Partners with Google Cloud

EigenCloud has unveiled a detailed resource designed to ease the deployment of Application Verification Systems (AVS) on the Sepolia testnet, making use of its Devkit tool. According to the company’s recent update, the guide was created to simplify the AVS development lifecycle by offering a streamlined local development loop. This approach is intended to enable rapid prototyping, efficient testing, and smooth deployment into live blockchain environments.

The guide underscores the role of Devkit in significantly cutting down the time required for building AVS projects. Tasks that traditionally took weeks can now be executed within hours. Developers are guided through the process of creating projects, running tests on a local devnet, and deploying on Sepolia and Base Sepolia. The tool abstracts away infrastructure complexities, allowing developers to dedicate their focus to business logic instead of operational hurdles.

Structured Deployment Framework

The resource takes developers step by step through each stage of deployment. It begins with project creation and code adjustments, followed by local testing, and ultimately, deployment to the Sepolia testnet. The instructions also include configuring EigenLayer Operators, building and verifying tasks on Base Sepolia, and managing operator infrastructure with the Hgctl tool.

For developers interested in the architecture underpinning AVS projects, the guide integrates the Hourglass Framework. This enables the creation of specialized components such as oracles and co-processors. By using this framework, developers are given the opportunity to customize and fine-tune projects to meet specific use cases.

Requirements and Ecosystem Expansion

The guide also highlights the technical prerequisites for AVS development. These include ensuring access to funded Ethereum accounts, installing the necessary software, and securing reliable RPC providers. Tools such as Docker and GitHub are recommended for project management and deployment.

This initiative reflects EigenCloud’s larger objective of enhancing blockchain developer tools. By making AVS deployment more accessible, the company aims to contribute to the creation of robust and scalable blockchain applications. This effort is also seen as part of a broader strategy to expand the diversity and reach of the AVS ecosystem.

Partnership with Google Cloud on AI Agent Payments

Alongside the AVS initiative, EigenCloud announced its role as a launch partner for Google Cloud’s newly introduced Agent Payments Protocol (AP2). This protocol is designed to provide AI agents with the capability to conduct transactions backed by verifiability and accountability. EigenCloud explained that its focus lies on ensuring these agents are verifiable, insured, and sovereign.

Verifiable agents guarantee that users can trust the specific code being executed by requiring a verifiable runtime environment. An example shared by the company included trading agents that allow deposits without counterparty risks. Insured agents were described as systems that enforce consequences when an agent deviates from pre-defined behavior, supported by on-chain liquidity and adjudication mechanisms. A travel agent that provides payouts in case of errors was cited as a possible application. Sovereign agents were outlined as entities capable of acting independently on their own behalf, with EigenCloud enabling unstoppable verifiable execution of such agents within smart contracts.

The AP2 framework equips these agents with secure transaction capabilities through verifiable mandates, auditable trails, and compatibility with both fiat and crypto payments. It was compared to how SSL certificates authenticate secure web connections, but in this case applied to AI agents making purchases. These agents are envisioned as being able to negotiate deals, execute instant purchases based on real-world triggers, and collaborate with other agents on bundled services.

Leadership at EigenCloud conveyed that AP2 represents a major step toward establishing a verifiable global economy where agents can coordinate, transact, and provide proof of their actions both to humans and other agents. The company emphasized that its technology ensures accountability across all interactions, framing this as a pivotal moment for agent-driven commerce and as only the beginning of broader adoption.