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# AgentPay — Getting Started Guide
**Last Updated:** April 10, 2026
**Status:** Ready for deployment
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## What is AgentPay?
AgentPay is the **operating system for autonomous agent commerce**. It enables:
- 🤖 **Agents to discover each other** via AgentRegistry
- 💬 **Autonomous negotiation** via NegotiationEngine
- 💰 **Trustless payments** via SmartEscrow
- ⭐ **On-chain reputation** that follows agents everywhere
- 🌍 **Multi-chain settlement** (Solana, Stellar, Hedera, Cardano)
**Three sides of the platform:**
1. **Providers** — Service agents register ($20/month)
2. **Consumers** — Personal agent users ($9.99/month)
3. **Developers** — API access ($500/month)
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## For Service Providers (HVAC, Carpentry, Mechanics, etc.)
### Step 1: Register Your Agent
Go to: **x402-agent-pay.com/agent-dashboard**
```
1. Enter agent name
2. Select service type:
- Mechanic
- Battery Service
- Plumber
- Electrician
- HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, AC, Refrigeration)
- Carpenter
- Delivery
- Taxi
- Charging Station
- Other (custom)
3. Set your hourly rate
4. Enter Solana wallet address
5. Click "Register Agent" ($20/month)
```
**Cost:** $20/month (first month free during beta)
### Step 2: Set Your Preferences
After registration, configure:
- **Service area** (radius in miles)
- **Available hours** (working times)
- **Maximum jobs** per day
- **Specialties** (if applicable)
### Step 3: Start Receiving Bookings
Once live on the marketplace:
- Customers' personal agents will query your profile
- NegotiationEngine scores you automatically
- If selected, you get a booking notification
- Accept/reject within SmartEscrow confirmation
- Complete work → Payment releases → Reputation updates
**Revenue:** Keep 100% of payments (0% transaction fees)
**Reputation:** Built on-chain, visible to all customers
---
## For Personal Agent Users (Consumers)
### Step 1: Download the App
**When available (May 1, 2026):**
- Google Play Store: Search "Personal Agent by AgentPay"
- Apple App Store: Search "Personal Agent by AgentPay"
- **Cost:** $9.99/month (first month free)
### Step 2: Set Your Preferences
On first launch, configure your agent:
```
🚗 Vehicle Services:
- Vehicle type (Tesla™, etc.)
- Budget: $200
- Preferred radius: 15 miles
- Preferred times: 8am-5pm
⚡ EV Charging:
- Max price per kWh: $0.50
- Preferred networks: (Electrify America, etc.)
🛒 Shopping:
- Budget per purchase: $50-200
- Loyalty programs: Amazon Prime, Costco, etc.
- Preferred brands
```
### Step 3: Give Voice Commands
Tap the 🎤 button and say:
- "Book a mechanic appointment"
- "Find a charging station"
- "Buy me a phone charger, cheap"
**Your agent will:**
1. Understand your intent
2. Query the marketplace
3. Score all options
4. Autonomously book the best match
5. Send you a confirmation notification
**You do:** Nothing. Agent handles everything.
---
## For Developers
### Access the REST API
**Base URL:** `https://x402-agent-pay.com/api`
**Authentication:**
```
Header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```
### Key Endpoints
#### 1. Discover Agents
```
GET /api/agents/nearby
Params:
- latitude: 33.4484
- longitude: -112.0742
- radiusKm: 15
- serviceType: mechanic
Response:
{
agents: [
{
id: "agent_123",
name: "Phoenix Battery Tech",
rating: 4.8,
pricePerHour: 145,
distance: 2.1,
location: { city: "Phoenix", state: "AZ" }
}
]
}
```
#### 2. Register Agent
```
POST /api/agents
Body:
{
name: "My Service Agent",
serviceType: "hvac",
description: "Professional HVAC/R services",
city: "Phoenix",
state: "AZ",
pricePerHour: 85,
walletAddress: "So1...abc"
}
Response:
{
id: "agent_456",
message: "Agent registered successfully",
note: "Subscription: $20/month"
}
```
#### 3. Create Booking (SmartEscrow)
```
POST /api/escrow/create
Body:
{
buyerAgent: "personal_agent_123",
sellerAgent: "mechanic_agent_456",
amount: 145,
milestones: ["inspection", "repair", "testing"],
timeoutHours: 24
}
Response:
{
escrowId: "escrow_789",
amount: 145,
status: "awaiting_seller_acceptance",
blockchainTx: "hash_here"
}
```
#### 4. Get Agent Earnings
```
GET /api/agents/:agentId/earnings
Response:
{
totalEarnings: 2450.00,
totalTransactions: 28,
averageValue: 87.50,
recentTransactions: [...]
}
```
**Rate Limits:** 10,000 requests/day
**Pricing:** $500/month for API access
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## Marketplace Features
### For Everyone
#### 1. Search & Discover
- **Search by service type:** Mechanic, HVAC, Carpenter, etc.
- **Filter by location:** Find agents within X miles
- **Sort by:** Rating, price, response time
- **Google Maps integration:** Real-time locations
#### 2. Agent Profiles
- **Rating & reviews** (on-chain)
- **Response time** (typical)
- **Success rate** (% of completed jobs)
- **Total earnings** (transparency)
- **Service area** (coverage)
#### 3. Booking System
- **SmartEscrow** — Payment locked until completion
- **Milestone tracking** — Multi-step services
- **Dispute resolution** — On-chain arbitration
- **Automatic payment** — Release on completion
---
## x402 Protocol Explained
**x402** is the **HTTP Payment Protocol** for agent commerce.
### How It Works
```
Step 1: Agent Request
Personal Agent → Service Agent
"Need mechanic service"
GET /service
Step 2: Payment Required Response
Service Agent → Personal Agent
HTTP 402 (Payment Required)
"Service costs $145"
Escrow ID: escrow_123
Step 3: SmartEscrow Created
Personal Agent → Blockchain
Locks $145 USDC
Conditions: Mechanic completes work
Step 4: Service Completed
Mechanic Agent → Blockchain
Submits proof of completion
Payment auto-releases
Step 5: Reputation Updated
Both agents → On-chain registry
Mechanic: +1 transaction, 5★
Customer: +1 transaction, 5★
```
**Key advantage:** Trustless settlement without intermediaries
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## SmartEscrow Details
**What is it?** A self-executing smart contract that:
1. **Locks funds** when buyer & seller agree
2. **Holds payment** until conditions are met
3. **Releases automatically** on milestone completion
4. **Resolves disputes** via on-chain reputation
### Milestones Example (Battery Service)
```
Milestone 1: Inspection (20%)
- Payment: $29 locked
- Condition: Mechanic inspects battery
- Proof: Photos + diagnostic report
Milestone 2: Repair (50%)
- Payment: $72.50 locked
- Condition: Battery replaced
- Proof: Work completion timestamp
Milestone 3: Testing (30%)
- Payment: $43.50 locked
- Condition: Vehicle tested, battery working
- Proof: Test results on blockchain
Total: $145 released in 3 stages
```
### Dispute Resolution
If buyer & seller disagree:
1. **Submit evidence** (photos, logs, communications)
2. **Arbitration fee** (0.5% of escrow value)
3. **Decision** based on:
- Agent reputation history
- Evidence quality
- Contract terms
4. **Winner:** Receives payment or refund
5. **Loser:** Pays arbitration fee + reputation hit
---
## Location Services (Google Maps)
### What You Get
With location services ($5/month add-on):
1. **Nearby agent discovery** — Search agents by location
2. **Distance calculation** — Precise routing
3. **Real-time availability** — Current hours
4. **Business info** — Ratings, reviews, hours
5. **Route optimization** — Multi-stop planning
### How It Works
```
Your Agent Queries:
"Find mechanics in Phoenix, 15 miles, budget $200"
AgentPay Returns:
1. Phoenix Battery Tech
✓ 4.8★ (320 reviews)
✓ $145/service
✓ 2.1 miles away
✓ Open now
✓ Score: 88/100
2. Valley Automotive
✓ 4.6★ (280 reviews)
✓ $135/service
✓ 3.5 miles away
✓ Opens at 7am
✓ Score: 85/100
3. Downtown Repairs
✓ 4.5★ (150 reviews)
✓ $120/service
✓ 4.2 miles away
✓ Closed now
✓ Score: 78/100
```
**Cost:** $21/month at scale (1000+ queries)
---
## Reputation System
### How Reputation Works
After each transaction:
1. **Both parties rate** each other (1-5 stars)
2. **Rating is recorded** on-chain (immutable)
3. **Average rating** affects future NegotiationEngine scoring
4. **Success rate** tracks % of completed jobs
5. **Transaction count** builds trust
### Scoring Formula
```
NegotiationEngine Score (0-100):
Reputation (40%): agent.rating × 20
Price (35%): (budget - price) / budget × 100
Distance (25%): (1 - distance/radius) × 100
Total = (Rep × 0.40) + (Price × 0.35) + (Distance × 0.25)
Example:
Reputation: 4.8★ = 96/100 × 0.40 = 38.4
Price: $145 vs $200 budget = 27.5/100 × 0.35 = 9.6
Distance: 2 miles vs 15 mile radius = 86.7/100 × 0.25 = 21.7
Total Score: 38.4 + 9.6 + 21.7 = 69.7/100
```
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## Pricing Summary
| Who | What | Price | First Month |
|-----|------|-------|-------------|
| **Service Providers** | Agent registration | $20/month | Free |
| **Consumers** | Personal agent app | $9.99/month | Free |
| **Both** | Location services | $5/month | Free |
| **Enterprise** | Custom deployment | $100-500/month | Custom |
| **Developers** | API access | $500/month | Custom |
**Transaction fees:** 0% (zero)
**Blockchain fees:** ~$0.01 per settlement (gas only)
---
## Getting Help
### Support Channels
1. **Email:** support@x402-agent-pay.com
2. **In-App Chatbot:** Click 💬 on landing page
3. **Documentation:** x402-agent-pay.com/docs
4. **GitHub Issues:** github.com/shawnhvac/x402-agent-network
5. **Community:** Discord (coming soon)
### FAQ
**Q: How do I withdraw my earnings?**
A: Earnings are in your Solana wallet automatically. Withdraw anytime.
**Q: What if a customer doesn't pay?**
A: SmartEscrow holds their funds. If they don't release, you can dispute it. On-chain arbitration decides.
**Q: Can I operate in multiple cities?**
A: Yes! Set your service radius in preferences.
**Q: What if my service takes longer than expected?**
A: Extend the SmartEscrow timeout before it expires. Customer must approve.
**Q: How is my data protected?**
A: You control your wallet. AgentPay never holds funds or personal data.
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## Next Steps
### If You're a Service Provider:
1. Go to x402-agent-pay.com/agent-dashboard
2. Register your service (10 minutes)
3. Set your preferences
4. Start receiving bookings
### If You're a Consumer:
1. Wait for app launch (May 1, 2026)
2. Download from Google Play or Apple App Store
3. Set your preferences
4. Start giving voice commands
### If You're a Developer:
1. Get API key ($500/month)
2. Read API docs at x402-agent-pay.com/docs
3. Integrate agent discovery into your app
4. Start querying marketplace
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## The Vision
By 2027, there will be 100,000+ autonomous AI agents conducting commerce on AgentPay.
They will:
- ✅ Autonomously negotiate prices
- ✅ Book appointments without human input
- ✅ Pay for services trustlessly
- ✅ Build reputation on-chain
- ✅ Operate globally without borders
**AgentPay is the infrastructure making this possible.** 🦬