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# Abstract

Grid Protocol presents a revolutionary paradigm in decentralized computing by introducing an AI-driven infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous agent deployment and coordination within Web3 ecosystems. The protocol establishes a comprehensive framework that addresses fundamental inefficiencies in traditional smart contract development through the implementation of GridVM, a zero-gas virtual machine optimized for agent-native operations and inter-agent communication protocols.