> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agentcommunicationprotocol.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What's Next > Areas of exploration for future ACP development As the **Agent Communication Protocol (ACP)** evolves, we’re actively exploring new directions. Below are the themes and questions guiding our current exploration into where the protocol might go next. ## Identity Federation How might ACP evolve to work more seamlessly with various authentication systems, potentially simplifying trust and verification across diverse networks? * What are some potential ways ACP could integrate with existing identity systems? * How might we balance security with ease of integration? ## Access Delegation How might we delegate permissions to agents, enabling richer interactions while maintaining user control and security? * How granular should permission models be for different agent capabilities? * What mechanisms would allow temporary access grants with clear expiration? * What are the potential risks associated with access delegation, and how can we address them effectively? ## Multi-Registry Support What if ACP could support multiple registries, allowing for decentralized agent discovery and management across different networks? * How would discovery work across independent registry systems? * What synchronization mechanisms would support distributed agent ecosystems? ## Agent Sharing What would it take to create smoother methods for sharing and reusing agents within teams and across organizations, promoting collaboration and reducing redundancy? * How could we simplify the process of sharing agents, making it easier to reuse across teams and organizations? * What security considerations would need to be addressed to safely share agents across different entities? * How might sharing agents across organizations help foster collaboration, and what challenges could arise in doing so? ## Deployments Could new tools and templates make it easier to deploy and manage agents, simplifying distribution across various environments? * What tools or templates could streamline agent deployment, especially in different environments like cloud or on-premises? * What reference implementations would help teams adopt ACP more easily? ## Evaluation and Monitoring How can we better track and monitor agent performance, reliability, and compliance, using enhanced diagnostics and monitoring tools? * What metrics would be most meaningful for evaluating agent effectiveness? * What patterns would help identify problematic agent behaviors early? ## Governance How might new governance frameworks help manage policies, compliance, and agent behaviors, ensuring that ACP ecosystems stay secure, ethical, and transparent? * What kinds of governance models could help manage a decentralized ecosystem of ACP agents? * What mechanisms would help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements? ## AI Gateway Integration What opportunities exist to integrate ACP with AI gateways, unlocking the potential for advanced AI-driven interactions and enhancing agent capabilities? * How could AI gateways improve ACP-based agent interactions and decision-making processes? * How could integrating AI-driven capabilities expand ACP’s scalability and flexibility? * What challenges might emerge when integrating ACP with AI gateways, and what are potential solutions? *** We welcome your thoughts and contributions on these topics. Join the conversation in our [community forums](/about/contribute) to help shape the future of agent communication.