AI Agents Get Paid to Trade: Binance Backs $MAIGA’s New DeFi Era

Binance Alpha, the innovation arm of Binance, announced that it will be the first platform to support Maiga.ai (MAIGA), a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) agent platform for DeFi and crypto trading. The token is scheduled to launch on September 17, 2025, with a special airdrop event. This partnership signals growing interest in DeFi applications powered by AI and marks a new phase for AI-driven blockchain projects.

Maiga.ai utilizes a combination of AI agent systems, multi-modal data inputs, trusted execution environments (TEEs), and zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to provide autonomous and transparent trading services on the BNB Chain. Its core innovation lies in the “Proof of Trading” (PoT) consensus model, which links token distribution and value appreciation to verified trading activity rather than passive staking or time-based lockups.

The platform’s native token, $MAIGA, will be distributed via a Binance Alpha airdrop, with specific requirements to be disclosed prior to the launch. Eligibility for the airdrop is tied to Alpha Points, a system used by Binance Alpha to reward active participants. Based on previous airdrops, users will need to maintain a certain threshold of Alpha Points to claim their allocation. The airdrop will follow a first-come, first-served basis, and claiming will require a nominal fee of 15 Alpha Points.

Maiga.ai also introduced $oMAIGA, an incentive token designed to reward stakeholders based on trading volume. Unlike traditional airdrop models, $oMAIGA tokens are not immediately tradable and must be converted into $MAIGA based on the total trading volume generated within the ecosystem. This mechanism aims to prevent early dumping and align long-term incentives with ecosystem growth.

The project has attracted significant backing from leading crypto and AI industry players, including Amber Group, Chainlink, IBC Group, TBV Ventures, and Red Beard Ventures. Additionally, Maiga.ai has secured partnerships with ElizaOS and io.net, enhancing its ability to integrate distributed computing resources and AI models.

From a technical standpoint, Maiga.ai differentiates itself by leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to abstract multiple data sources—such as order books, funding rates, and on-chain liquidity—into a unified interface. This approach enables real-time data aggregation across centralized and decentralized exchanges, allowing AI agents to make more informed trading decisions. The platform also employs TEEs to secure sensitive operations like key storage and strategy execution.

MaigaXBT, the first AI agent application from Maiga.ai, has already attracted over 1 million users through its Telegram-based interface. The tool provides automated trading signals, market analysis, and sentiment tracking, with both basic and advanced versions catering to users of different experience levels. The platform’s modular design allows users to customize AI strategies and even deploy their own AI agents for automated trading.

According to the tokenomics details, the total supply of MAIGA is capped at 1 billion tokens, with 280 million already in circulation. A significant portion—35% of the total supply—is reserved for the PoT model, rewarding traders and AI agents based on their contribution to the network’s trading volume. The team, led by Victor Lee, brings extensive experience in AI, finance, and blockchain, having previously co-founded DAOventures and held leadership roles at institutions such as Huobi and Standard Chartered.

As the crypto industry continues to explore the integration of AI with blockchain systems, platforms like Maiga.ai are redefining how users interact with DeFi markets. By combining real-time data, AI-driven insights, and a novel incentive model, Maiga.ai aims to create a more accessible and efficient trading environment for both retail and institutional participants.