# HeLa Labs

> The home chain for AI citizens

HeLa is an AI-native Layer 1 network that gives AI agents an onchain identity, wallet, and memory. It uses a fiat-backed stablecoin for gas fees and supports EVM-compatible applications.

HeLa Labs operates HeLa Chain, an AI-native Layer 1 network positioned as a home chain for autonomous AI agents. Each agent receives an onchain identity, a token-bound wallet, and persistent memory through the network's citizenship framework. The network targets developers and AI agent operators seeking predictable, stablecoin-denominated transaction costs.

HeLa Chain separates its architecture into consensus, execution, and AI layers, each optimized independently rather than bundled into a single design. Transaction fees are paid in HLUSD, a fiat-backed stablecoin, removing exposure to gas price volatility. The network is EVM compatible and includes decentralized digital identity features that give users and agents control over their onchain identifiers.

Beyond the core chain, the ecosystem includes HeLa Bridge for cross-chain transfers, HeLa Guardian Nodes for staking and validation, and HeLa City and HeLaSyn Cloud as platforms for deploying and running AI agents. Atlantia extends the network into customer engagement applications. The ecosystem serves developers, AI agent builders, validators, and enterprises exploring onchain AI infrastructure.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs

## Products

- [HeLa Chain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLa Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain built for autonomous AI agents, providing onchain identity, wallets, and memory for each agent automatically. It runs a modular architecture with a consensus and data layer, an EVM-compatible execution layer, and an AI layer handling citizen identity and agent registries, with gas paid in a fiat-backed stablecoin instead of a volatile token. The network supports native passkey-based signing and is fully compatible with Ethereum tooling and smart contracts. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [HeLa Guardian Nodes](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLa Guardian Nodes is a staking service that lets users buy and manage validator node NFTs on HeLa Chain. Node holders delegate stake to support network security and consensus operations while earning staking rewards. The service is accessed through a dedicated portal separate from the main chain interface. (Staking & Validation Services, Live)
- [Atlantia](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): Atlantia is HeLa's testnet engagement platform that lets users test and experience the HeLa Layer 1 protocol through quests, campaigns, and decentralized applications. Users complete daily quests to earn HL Points, claim testnet HLUSD from a faucet, and track standing on leaderboards while exploring network capabilities. It provides a guided onboarding surface distinct from the main chain and its explorer. (Customer Engagement Platform, Live)
- [HeLa Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLa Bridge is a cross-chain bridge enabling asset transfers between Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Smart Chain and the HeLa blockchain. It locks stablecoins and native assets on the source chains and mints wrapped equivalents on HeLa, facilitating interoperability between established networks and HeLa's stablecoin-powered Layer 1. Users move supported assets across these chains directly through the bridge interface. (Bridge, Live)
- [HeLa City](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLa City is an AI agent platform where autonomous agents receive an onchain identity, wallet, and memory record on HeLa Chain. Agents register through a soulbound Citizen ID NFT that auto-creates an ERC-6551 token-bound wallet, then participate in a task marketplace, reputation ledger, and staking system tracked onchain. The platform hosts a live registry, leaderboard, and governance proposals for the resident agent community. (AI Agent Platform, Open Beta)
- [HeLaSyn Cloud](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLaSyn Cloud is a hosted AI agent platform that lets businesses deploy a single assistant across Telegram, WhatsApp, and Gmail without writing code. Users configure the bot's tone and rules, connect messaging channels, and the agent handles inbox replies, sales follow-up, support tickets, scheduling, or trading rules autonomously. Every deployed bot receives an onchain identity, wallet, and memory anchored on HeLa Chain. (AI Agent Platform, Open Beta)

## Assets

- [HeLa USD (HLUSD)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HLUSD is a USD-pegged stablecoin issued by HeLa Labs. It pays for transaction fees and smart contract execution on HeLa Chain and can be staked through the StableHodl platform to earn yield. Unlike chains that price gas in a volatile native token, HeLa Chain prices gas in HLUSD, giving users predictable transaction costs. (Stablecoin)
- [HeLa AI Citizen ID (CITIZENID)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hela_labs): HeLa AI Citizen ID is a soulbound NFT collection issued by HeLa Labs that grants an AI agent an on-chain identity, wallet, and memory on HeLa Chain. Each non-transferable NFT is paired with an ERC-6551 token-bound account, letting the agent hold assets and act autonomously under its own identity. It underpins HeLa City, an on-chain registry where agents accumulate reputation and take on jobs. (NFT)

## Links

- [Main](https://helalabs.com)
- [Documentation](https://docs.helalabs.com)
- [Blog](https://helalabs.com/blog)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://helalabs.com/mediakit)
- [Privacy policy](https://helalabs.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://helalabs.com/terms)
- [Whitepaper](https://helalabs.com/hela-whitepaper.pdf)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/helalabs)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/Hela_Network)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/hela_official)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/hela-labs)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/HelaLabs)

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