SpoonOS, a new AI-focused operating system, officially launched on April 17, 2025, introducing a platform designed to support the deployment and interoperability of AI agents within web3 environments. Notably, the initiative is built on Neo, a community-led open-source blockchain known for its smart contract capabilities.
The launch aims to accelerate the development of a decentralized, AI-enabled web3 ecosystem by providing developers with a robust toolkit for building and managing AI agents. To foster adoption, SpoonOS has committed $2 million toward community incentives, including hackathons and developer outreach programs.
Da Hongfei, the founder of Neo commented on the recent developments:
Today, we stand at the brink of a once-in-a-generation opportunity: the convergence of AI and Web3. With SpoonOS, we’re taking a bold step forward to build a universal agentic operating system for web3, and in doing so elevate Neo’s vision of a Smart Economy into a truly Sentient Economy.”
What Is SpoonOS? A Universal AI OS for Web3 Developers
The system includes a suite of integrated components:
- Privacy Module and Security Module: Ensure user privacy and platform security.
- Data Layer: Provides reliable access to on-chain and off-chain data.
- AI Agent Interoperability Protocol: Enables agents to collaborate and evolve across networks.
SpoonOS is designed to facilitate the development of adaptive and collaborative AI agents, capable of learning and operating autonomously within a decentralized ecosystem. This approach aligns with emerging trends in the web3 space. AI is increasingly viewed as a foundational element for automation and smart infrastructure.
The platform works seamlessly with Neo’s recently launched sidechain, Neo X, which offers Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility and MEV resistance. These features enhance interoperability and security for decentralized finance (DeFi) and other cross-chain applications.
How SpoonOS Advances AI Agent Ecosystems on Neo
SpoonOS’s initial focus includes developer engagement. A portion of the $2 million fund will support hackathons, educational events, and early-stage projects building agentic applications. Details of specific programs are expected in the coming weeks.
Neo has been positioning itself as a leader in integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain, having launched the AI agent game Matrix, partnered with AI firm Inflectiv, and hosted AI-focused tracks at its recent hackathon events.
Now that SpoonOS is live, developers can use the platform’s tools to build scalable and secure AI agents. They can apply these agents to use cases such as data analysis, asset management, and decentralized applications. The launch marks a step forward in what Neo and SpoonOS describe as the evolution from a Smart Economy.
They refer to this new phase as a “Sentient Economy”—a networked system of intelligent agents capable of collaborative learning and innovation.
