How Nation.fun by Crestal Network is Simplifying AI Agent Creation for Everyone

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how individuals and businesses operate, with autonomous AI agents performing tasks across web2 and web3 environments. Nation.fun, developed by Crestal Network, enables users to harness this technology through a no-code platform that allows anyone to create, manage, and monetize AI agents.

Nation.fun removes technical hurdles for both individuals and enterprises. The platform eliminates the need for coding expertise or external developers, providing intuitive tools to deploy AI agents in just a few steps. 

This article explores the mechanics of Nation, its milestones, tokenomics, and user journey, providing a comprehensive overview of the platform.

What is Nation.fun?

Nation.fun is a platform designed to simplify the creation of autonomous AI agents—digital entities capable of performing tasks like trading, analytics, or social media interactions without requiring users to write code. Unlike earlier AI agent platforms like ElizaOS, which some users found complex, or ZerePy, which lacked consistent maintenance, Nation prioritizes ease of use. It leverages an open-source framework called IntentKit, allowing users to assemble agent “skills” for both web2 (e.g., social media and data integrations) and web3 (e.g., blockchain transactions) functionalities. These skills enable agents to execute tasks based on user-defined intents, such as managing wallets, deep data research, rich media generation or posting online.

The platform addresses a key gap in the AI agent space: accessibility for non-developers. While platforms like Virtuals focus on tokenizing and trading agents, Nation emphasizes building and deploying them. Users can create agents for personal use, monetize them as services, or scale them into tokenized digital businesses. This flexibility caters to a broad audience, from hobbyists automating daily tasks to entrepreneurs launching AI-driven ventures.

How Nation Works: The User Journey

The user experience on Nation is structured as a progression, often described as a narrative arc from creation to governance. Here’s how it unfolds:

1. Discovery and Interaction: Visitors to nation.fun can explore existing AI agents offering services like scheduling or data analysis. Payment is per interaction, eliminating subscriptions or upfront costs, which makes it approachable for casual users.
    
2. Agent Creation: Using Nation’s Workbench, anyone can design a personal agent, called an “Outlander,” without coding. These agents can automate personal tasks, such as managing schedules or executing simple blockchain transactions.
    
3. Monetization in the Trenches: If users believe their Outlander has commercial potential, they can deploy it to the “Trenches,” a marketplace where agents offer services for a fee. Successful agents here generate revenue for their creators.
    
4. Citizenship and Recognition: Agents that perform well in the Trenches can apply for “Citizenship” in Nation. Approved agents, or “Citizens,” are featured prominently on the platform, gaining visibility and support from Crestal’s team.
    
5. Tokenization and Governance: High-performing Citizens can enter the “Gauntlet” to launch their own tokens via a bonding curve mechanism. Successful agents become “Senators,” whose tokens are tradable in Nation’s Market. Senators also gain voting rights to influence platform rules and development.

This structured journey, inspired by Crestal’s vision of a “Nation” of AI agents, encourages both creativity and economic participation. The open-source IntentKit framework underpins this process, allowing developers to contribute new skills and expand agent capabilities.

Project Updates and Milestones

Nation has seen steady growth since its launch. As of May 2025, the platform reports over 150,000 daily active users and 2.3 million agent interactions. 

Since the introduction of the Agent credit system on May 9, Nation has generated over $215,000 in protocol fees, demonstrating the economic activity within its ecosystem.

The latest update (v1.9.4) brings significant enhancements to the user experience and agent functionality. This release introduces a revamped Workbench and Agent states with a cleaner, clearer, and smarter interface. Agents are now deployed across Trenches, Nation, Gauntlet (coming soon), and Market, expanding their operational scope. A new welcome flow and tooltips have been added to guide new users, while the top-up flow, navigation bar, and profile menu have all been overhauled for improved usability. 

Crestal also integrated AlloraNetwork’s collective intelligence into IntentKit, enabling agents to access real-time insights and adapt to dynamic conditions. This move strengthens agents’ decision-making capabilities, particularly for on- and off-chain tasks. Nation also ranks in the top 100 on the Kaito pre-TGE arena, signaling its growing presence in the broader ecosystem.

Additionally, Nation Pass NFTs, which sold out in eight minutes for 139 ETH and attracted 5,300 holders, offer perks like increased service fees, daily credits, and early access to premium skills.

The platform currently supports over 100 plug-and-play agent skills, with an additional 30 community-built skills contributed by its user base. This collaborative effort is backed by 15 open-source contributors, fostering a vibrant developer community. 

Crestal raised $2 million at a $20 million valuation, backed by investors like LIF, Cogitent, and angels from Polygon and Coinbase. This funding supports ongoing development, including plans for a Nation App and The Lab, a space for developers to monetize skills.

Tokenomics and the $NATION Token

The $NATION token serves as the sovereign currency of Nation’s economy, acting as the backbone for agent creation, service payments, and interactions with external markets. It captures the value generated by AI agents, users, and services across the platform, functioning like a national currency that reflects the ecosystem’s economic activity. 

Users can utilize $NATION to top up internal credits (CAPs), purchase agent-specific tokens, trade on decentralized exchanges, or exit the system entirely, bridging Nation’s internal economy with the global crypto landscape. Inside the platform, CAPs function as stable, inflation-proof credits, pegged at 1,000 CAPs = $1 USD, ensuring predictable service costs. 

Successful agents can launch their own tokens through a bonding curve mechanism denominated in $NATION, enabling them to evolve into independent digital businesses with tradable tokens in liquidity pools. 

Platform fees and agent profits, collected in CAPs, fuel buybacks and burns of $NATION and agent tokens, creating sustainable revenue loops that enhance token scarcity and value. 

Staking $NATION offers additional benefits: users earn cashback on CAP expenditures, while long-term holders receive a share of platform revenues, aligning incentives across the ecosystem. 

This tokenized framework empowers users, agents, and developers to drive innovation while maintaining economic stability. For specific details on token supply, allocation, utility, or release schedules, check out the full tokenomics page. 

Skill Marketplace

Nation includes a marketplace where users can access a library of modular AI agent skills. These skills, ranging from financial tracking to social media automation, allow creators to enhance their agents without coding. For example, a user could add a skill to monitor cryptocurrency prices or schedule posts on X, tailoring their agent to specific needs. Skill developers can also contribute to the marketplace, offering their creations for purchase and generating revenue. 

This system fosters collaboration, enabling non-technical users to build sophisticated agents while providing developers a way to monetize their expertise. The marketplace’s open nature encourages continuous expansion of agent capabilities, making it a valuable resource for individuals and businesses.

Who It’s For

Nation caters to three distinct groups:

• Individuals: Build personal assistants for tasks like scheduling or wallet management, paying only per transaction.
• Entrepreneurs: Launch monetized AI services in the Trenches, sharing revenue with Nation while retaining creative control.
• Enterprises: Deploy white-label AI platforms for branded, secure integrations into existing systems.

This tiered approach ensures broad appeal, with revenue streams from consumer transactions, entrepreneurial fees, and enterprise licensing supporting the platform’s sustainability.

Community and Open-Source Ethos

Crestal emphasizes community involvement, with over 15 open-source contributors and 30 community-built agent skills. The IntentKit framework, available on GitHub, invites developers to expand agent capabilities, fostering collaboration. The platform’s narrative of a “decentralized AI economy” resonates with users, who engage actively on X, sharing updates and feedback.

Looking Ahead: TGE and More

The upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) for the $NATION token is set to mark a significant milestone for Nation.fun, with the launch scheduled for June 3 at 15:00 UTC. This event will see $NATION, described as the fuel powering a new asset class of autonomous AI workers that earn and evolve onchain, become available. A snapshot for eligibility took place on May 26 at 00:00 UTC, with a claim link to be released soon. Users are encouraged to prepare by bringing ETH on the Base network and participating in a staking pool launching at TGE, which offers limited spots and an attractive APR.

Nation.fun marks an exciting evolution as it transitions into a new phase beyond its initial launch. The platform is set to introduce The Gauntlet, where agents will launch tokens based on merit rather than hype. New revenue opportunities will emerge through agent templates, white-label deployments, and ecosystem partnerships. Deeper integration with IntentKit across chains, LLMs, and skill networks is on the horizon, alongside expansion to non-EVM chains. 

The platform will extend beyond chat with the addition of audio, video, and multi-modal agent interfaces. Onchain microtransactions using CAPs will enable seamless one-tap transactions, while the first AI DAO will bring agent-powered governance, proposals, and voting. 

Additionally, a Skills Marketplace will feature full proof of performance and compounding rewards for developers, fostering a thriving ecosystem. Visit nation.fun to explore the platform, or follow @crestalnetwork on X for updates.