Beacon Protocol

Lit Protocol is an open-source infrastructure platform for confidential, verifiable execution in crypto and artificial intelligence. It enables applications to run code in confidential hardware, with cryptographic verification and on-chain permissions governing access to keys and data. The platform supports programmable crypto wallets for systems such as agent wallets, stablecoins, cross-chain solvers, and tokenized assets. Developers can use immutable code and updateable permissions to power crypto automations while retaining user control.

Lit also provides confidential computing for AI training and inference, helping protect data and models while workloads run. The company says runtime memory is inaccessible to operators and that only approved software can access runtime keys. Software updates are public and on-chain, allowing users to inspect and verify the runtime.

Its Agent Keychain is an open-source app built on Lit that stores encrypted API credentials and connects them to approved agents through MCP, without requiring a separate secrets server. Lit offers developer documentation, quickstarts, security resources, and on-premises deployment options.