The Ethereum Foundation and Consensys have launched the ERC-8004 protocol, designed to facilitate trustless coordination of AI agents on the Ethereum network. Developed with contributions from Phala Network, this new protocol aims to enhance Ethereum's ecosystem, particularly in privacy networks and AI governance. Key industry players such as MetaMask, Google, and Coinbase are involved in this initiative. Marco de Rossi from MetaMask highlighted Ethereum's pivotal role in establishing trustware infrastructure for AI. The ERC-8004 protocol introduces decentralized trust and reputation layers, offering improvements over previous identity solutions like ENS. The launch has been well-received by the community, with active discussions taking place on Ethereum Magicians.