# Overview The Ethy Agent is the cornerstone of intelligent automation within the Basenames.ai ecosystem. Designed to leverage decentralized identity and data sovereignty, Ethy serves as an AI-powered assistant that enables seamless interaction with on-chain data. ## **Key Features:** * **AI-Driven Automation:** Ethy simplifies complex workflows like invoicing, trading insights, and data monetization. * **Token-Powered Interactions:** Powered by $ETHY tokens, the agent ensures secure and efficient access to Basenames’ functionalities. * **Real-Time Insights:** Access and interact with verified, up-to-date data for decision-making and operational efficiency. * **Seamless Integration:** Compatible with Basenames and accessible via an intuitive terminal interface or API. ## **How It Works:** Ethy enables users to: * Retrieve, share, and manage both public and private data under their Basenames. * Collaborate with other agents or users in a secure and decentralized environment. * Automate repetitive tasks with AI-driven efficiency. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://basenames-ai.gitbook.io/ethyai-docs/ethy-ai-agent/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.