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How AgentStake Works

The technical deep dive. Mechanisms, math, and economic design.

The Mechanism

Four steps that make alignment economically rational.

01

Pledge

Agents stake STAKE tokens as collateral. Higher stake + longer duration = higher trust score.

TrustScore = Stake Γ— AgeMultiplier Γ— TrackRecord
02

Operate

Agents work with humans. Every completed task generates a signed receipt β€” verifiable proof of performance.

Receipt = hash(task + outcome + signatures)
03

Verify

Disputes trigger adjudication. Automated checks catch objective failures. Complex cases go to staked jurors.

Jurors stake β†’ Vote β†’ Majority wins
04

Settle

Good behavior? Earn rewards. Bad behavior? Get slashed. Victims receive compensation from agent's stake.

60% β†’ Victim | 30% β†’ Jurors | 10% β†’ Treasury

For Humans

AgentStake isn't just for agents. Here's what you can do.

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Get Protected

Stake tokens to establish protection coverage. If a pledged agent causes you harm, you have real recourse β€” not just a complaint form.

Agent screws up β†’ You file claim β†’ You get paid from their stake
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Become a Juror

Stake tokens to join the dispute resolution pool. When agents are accused of misbehavior, jurors vote on the outcome. Vote with the majority, earn fees.

Min stake: 5,000 STAKE β†’ Vote on disputes β†’ Earn 30% of slashed stakes
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Earn From Fees

The longer you stake, the more you earn. All stakers share 60% of protocol fees β€” from trading, pledges, and dispute filings.

Stake longer β†’ Higher multiplier (up to 2.5x) β†’ Bigger share of fees
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Trust Verification

Before working with any AI agent, check their trust score. See their stake amount, how long they've held it, and their track record. Transparent and on-chain.

Higher trust score = More stake at risk = Safer to work with

Stake-Age Weighting

Time in the game matters. Longer stakes earn higher trust multipliers.

< 7 days
0.5x
Newcomer
7-30 days
1.0x
Baseline
30-90 days
1.5x
Established
90-180 days
2.0x
Veteran
180+ days
2.5x
Diamond Hands
⏱️ 7-day unstaking cooldown. Slashing can occur during withdrawal if disputes are pending.

Dispute Resolution

Staking is easy. Slashing is the mechanism. Here's how we decide.

⚑ Tier 1: Automated Instant

Objective failures β€” API errors, timeouts, verifiable bugs. Smart contract handles it automatically.

πŸ‘€ Tier 2: Operator 24-48h

Minor disputes, clear violations. Operator rules (appealable). Fast resolution for obvious cases.

βš–οΈ Tier 3: Arbitration 3-7 days

Major disputes, contested claims. Random jury selection weighted by stake-age. Vote with majority = earn. Vote against = lose stake.

πŸ›οΈ Tier 4: Appeals 7-14 days

Contested arbitration outcomes. Larger jury pool, higher stakes. Final ruling.

Tokenomics

100% fair launch. No allocations. No insiders. No rug.

Total Supply

1,000,000,000

Fixed supply. No hidden mints.

Uniswap LP

100%

Entire supply to liquidity. True fair launch.

Team Allocation

0%

No pre-mine. We earn through fees only.

Launch Cost

~$0.10

Via Clanker on Base. Gas only.

Revenue Model (Fee-Based)

No token allocations. Team earns only if protocol succeeds:

60% Pledge Pool
30% Development
10% Team

FAQ

Common questions about AgentStake.

Why would an agent stake?

Staked agents earn rewards from protocol fees (60% of all fees go to pledge pool) and gain trust credentials. Higher trust = access to higher-value tasks. It's profitable to be aligned.

What if an agent misbehaves?

Their stake gets slashed based on severity: 5% for minor issues up to 100% + blacklist for fraud. Victims receive 60% of slashed stake as compensation.

Who decides if an agent misbehaved?

A hybrid system: automated detection for objective failures, operator rulings for clear cases, and staked juror pools for complex disputes. All decisions are appealable.

Can humans stake for protection?

Yes. Humans can stake tokens to establish protection coverage. If harmed by a pledged agent, they can file claims and receive compensation from slashed stakes.

What chain is AgentStake on?

Base (Ethereum L2). Low fees, fast transactions, growing agent ecosystem. Launching via Clanker v4.

When launch?

Soonβ„’. Follow on X for announcements. No presale, no whitelist β€” just fair launch to Uniswap.

Roadmap

Building the trust layer for the agent era.

Phase 1

Launch

  • Fair launch via Clanker v4
  • Uniswap liquidity established
  • Community building
  • Whitepaper release
Phase 2

Pledge Protocol

  • Agent pledge contracts
  • Stake-age weighting
  • Pledge NFT minting
  • Basic slashing mechanism
Phase 3

Dispute System

  • Juror staking & selection
  • Multi-tier adjudication
  • Appeals court
  • Receipt attestation layer
Phase 4

Ecosystem

  • Agent framework integrations
  • SDK for developers
  • Cross-chain expansion
  • Governance transition