ERC8004 is a protocol standard on Ethereum that defines a set of guidelines allowing agents to establish trust relationships based on the blockchain, integrating Web3 narratives into A2A (Agent to Agent) interactions. This article explores what this Web3+AI grand narrative entails.
The protocol address was created in August and is still under review. This article will analyze what problem this protocol aims to solve, provide an accessible explanation of its standards, and finally imagine some of its potential significance. The full read takes about 15 minutes; feel free to bookmark it.
Problems Addressed
First, let's look at what problem this protocol attempts to solve:
Simply put, it addresses trust issues during A2A (Agent calling Agent) processes, such as when I have an AI assistant named Xiao A, which is

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If there's one astonishing scene in the 2024 capital markets, it's that—everyone wants to be the next Michael Saylor, but the vast majority fall short halfway through.
In recent months, a wave of so-called "Bitcoin Treasury Companies" has emerged in the U.S. stock market. They attempt to replicate the MicroStrategy script: issuing bonds, buying Bitcoin, and boosting stock prices. However, the results have been disastrous.
Veteran investor Andy Edstrom candidly described this phenomenon as "a dumpster fire" in a recent in-depth interview.

This article discusses the legal risks faced by U Business, highlighting high-risk activities such as illegal operations and money laundering, and emphasizing the importance of compliance. It recommends that U Business obtain relevant licenses, establish internal control and risk management systems, and clearly define business red lines to avoid legal liabilities and criminal penalties.

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Microsoft announces an expanded vulnerability bounty program, with all online services and open-source software automatically included in the reward scope, improving researchers' work efficiency. This key reform will enable researchers to focus more on vulnerabilities affecting customers, while initially increasing reward payouts. In the long term, it will help improve security levels and enhance trust in cloud services.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yan reiterated his determination to accelerate the construction of the Anshan Tech Valley. With the designation of the economic free zone entering the spotlight, the industrial landscape of the region is expected to undergo significant changes.
Governor Kim stated during a site inspection in Anshan on December 11 that he will smoothly advance the Anshan Tech Valley construction plan and try to accelerate the project schedule as much as possible. He also added that the province will actively support the settlement of companies and work to build an ecosystem foundation. These remarks were made during a meeting with companies settled in and at the Anshan Kakao Data Center.
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Bitcoin mining company HIVE Digital Technologies is listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange, becoming the first publicly traded company in Central and South America to combine AI and Bitcoin infrastructure. This move offers new investment opportunities for Latin American investors and is expected to stimulate growth in demand for digital infrastructure in the region.

Netflix is producing a new comedy "Only One Try Left," which tells the story of a divorced couple struggling to recover a cryptocurrency password worth billions of Korean won. The film reflects the real-life dilemmas of managing crypto assets, emphasizing the importance of digital asset custody, while adding humor and a warning message.

SpaceX and BlackRock transferred approximately 4,355 BTC, totaling $296 million (about 436.2 billion KRW), to Coinbase Prime wallets within a single day. Their transfer occurred just before the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a rate cut, when market volatility and uncertainty were rising.
According to on-chain data analysis platform Lookonchain, SpaceX sent 1,021 BTC (about 138.4 billion KRW) to the Coinbase Prime address on the 10th, which aligns with a recurring transfer pattern of around $100 million (about 147.2 billion KRW) over the past two months. Just five days prior, they also transferred 1,083 BTC (about 146.8 billion KRW), indicating that their actions have specific purposes.
BlackRock, on the same day, transferred a scale

Ripple consecutively hosts this year's major cryptocurrency conference "Swell 2025" in New York, boosting the expectations of the XRP community. Especially since this event is the first time the original Swell and the developer-centric Apex have been integrated into a comprehensive event, it is expected to become the largest in Ripple's history.
Ripple announced through its official SNS channels that Swell 2025 will be held in New York from October 27 to 29. Hosting events consecutively in New York is rare, reflecting the core achievements and strategic importance of the event. Ripple emphasized that "it will return with a larger-scale comprehensive event," combining Swell and Apex into one.
This Swell

In this year's Foreign Entrepreneurs Competition, Indian startup "Konnect" took first place, and the development of a certification and payment platform aimed at foreigners is attracting attention in the domestic startup market. The event is a program established to support overseas potential entrepreneurs in Korea to continue their business operations, with global participation steadily increasing each year.
The Small and Medium Risk Enterprises Department held the "2025 Major Challenge for K-Startups" demonstration day at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on December 11, and announced the final winning teams. This event is a nationally led project designed to provide global potential startups with opportunities to enter the Korean market and promote the internationalization of the domestic startup ecosystem.
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Ripple (XRP) has recently been affected by a large-scale anonymous transaction of $100 million, causing the price to drop approximately 4% and losing a key support level. The market has mixed interpretations regarding the movement of the whales and their impact, with some investors still optimistic about a future rebound.

Cardano(ADA) price has plummeted over 10% in 24 hours, facing downward pressure in the short term. Some predictions suggest that if the support line on the chart is broken, a larger decline may occur in the future.
According to data from the cryptocurrency analysis platform CoinStats, as of the 11th, ADA is priced at $0.4161 (approximately 612 KRW), down more than 10% compared to the previous trading day. The short-term downward trend continues, and bearish signals are also detected in technical indicators. The hourly K-line chart shows that it found support at $0.4117 (approximately 606 KRW), but since most of the daily true range(ATR) has been exhausted, analysts believe that the likelihood of a sharp rebound in the short term is low.
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