Pioneer AI Foundry Inc. (Cboe CA: JPEG) has announced the private beta launch of Kora, a non-custodial AI agent designed for 24/7 automated crypto trading on the Solana Blockchain. This platform combines several cutting-edge features to enhance trading efficiency and security for self-managed crypto traders. Kora offers two primary modes: Kora Autopilot, a fully autonomous AI trading agent, and Kora Co-Pilot, a conversational interface enabling users to create and execute custom trading strategies through natural language processing.

The platform's non-custodial framework ensures that users retain full control over their crypto assets at all times, integrating seamlessly with existing wallet infrastructures. Key features of Kora include AI-powered sentiment and technical analysis, transparent decision-making with plain-language rationale explanations, and customizable risk management options (Conservative, Balanced, or Aggressive). These capabilities are designed to empower traders by providing professional-grade tools in an easy-to-use automated platform.

The private beta is currently available to a select group of early users who can apply for access at korapilot.ai. It is emphasized that Kora is meant for educational and automation purposes only, without offering any custodial services or investment guarantees. Darcy Taylor, CEO of Pioneer AI Foundry, expressed enthusiasm about this development, noting that Kora represents a significant step towards the commercialization of AI agent technology within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto trading sectors.

The company is positioning itself strategically at the intersection of AI and DeFi, aiming to deliver long-term value to investors. The launch builds on learnings from AROK, developed through Pioneer's venture partner Roundhouse. Pioneer AI Foundry emphasizes that Kora is for educational and automation purposes only, with no custodial services or investment guarantees provided. Pioneer AI Foundry aims to deliver a 24/7 AI agent that's fast, informed, emotionless, transparent, and built for always-on markets.

Kora continuously monitors market conditions and executes trades with no manual input. The non-custodial framework ensures users' crypto assets remain in their control, integrating with wallet infrastructure for secure trade execution. AI powers real-time processing of social signals and technical indicators to surface emerging opportunities. Plain-language rationale explanations accompany each trade for transparency and education. Users can select from Conservative, Balanced, or Aggressive risk strategies to align with individual investing goals.

Pioneer AI Foundry Inc. operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary Crowdform, an AI agent technology and intellectual property development company. Pioneer AI develops and scales revenue-generating agentic-AI-driven technologies at the intersection of AI agents and DeFi/crypto, leveraging the Solana ecosystem.