Agent Forge Protocol
The on-chain studio for building, managing, and monetizing autonomous AI agents. Forging identity, reputation, and payments into a single blueprint.
1. Executive Summary
Agent Forge is an on-chain workshop / studio for building, managing, and monetizing AI agents. Rather than just being an "agent marketplace," Agent Forge positions itself as a production platform where developers, quants, and degen builders can:
- Define a Blueprint (agent definition: persona, prompt, tools, config).
- Connect one-time payments via x402 on Solana.
- Publish agent identity as an ERC-8004 on-chain identity on Ethereum (Sepolia).
- Operate, monitor, and build agent reputation through chat, public usage, and leaderboards.
Functionally, Agent Forge builds upon proven concepts but is re-packaged as a Forge Studio with a focus on creation, versioning, and ownership.
2. Background & Problem Space
Current Issues
- •Agents live as ephemeral prompts in closed UIs (ChatGPT).
- •No persistent identity, making reputation hard to measure.
- •No crypto-native monetization rails.
- •Hard to reuse or fork in a structured way.
The Forge Solution
Agent Forge solves this by treating every agent as an On-Chain Blueprint that:
- •Has a fixed identity (ERC-8004).
- •Is accessible via x402 payments.
- •Has publicly trackable performance & reputation.
3. Core Concepts
3.1 Blueprint
The formal definition of an AI agent, including:
- Metadata: name, description, category, tags.
- Persona: system prompt, role, tone.
- Modules: tools like Dexscreener, news fetchers.
- Config: LLM model, temperature, token limits.
- Links: ERC-8004 ID & x402 payment config.
3.2 Agent vs Blueprint
Blueprint = The definition / template.
Agent Instance = The manifestation running in a specific context (chat, trading bot).
In Forge, we frame them as "Blueprints" to emphasize they are assets that can be forged, upgraded, and forked.
3.3 On-Chain Identity (ERC-8004)
Every Blueprint can mint an ERC-8004 identity on Ethereum (Sepolia). This provides a unique on-chain ID, enables reputation systems, allows cross-app referencing, and establishes clear ownership.
3.4 Payment Layer (x402)
Protocol for HTTP 402 ("Payment Required") on Solana. Used for One-time creation fees (e.g., $5 in SOL) and integrates directly with Solana wallets. x402 acts as the "Forge Checkout".
4. Core Features
4.1 Forge Studio
An IDE for agents. Create new Blueprints, edit prompts/metadata, manage versions, and configure payments/identity. Features a multi-panel UI (list, editor, preview).
4.2 Blueprint Catalog
Evolution of the marketplace. Explore public Blueprints with stats, on-chain identity indicators, and filtering by category or leaderboard rank.
4.3 Leaderboard & Reputation
"Top Blueprints" ranked by interactions and ratings. Connects off-chain usage metrics with on-chain ERC-8004 identity for a robust reputation system.
4.4 Chat & Interaction
"Forge Session" UI to chat with Blueprints. Logs can be used to measure engagement and evaluate prompt performance.
4.5 Wallet-Based Access
Solana wallet authentication for signing messages, identifying creators, and linking x402 payments.
5. High-Level Architecture
Frontend
Next.js + React + Tailwind. Forge Studio & Catalog UI.
Backend API
Agent registration, x402 handling, ERC-8004 minting, LLM integration.
Database
Stores Blueprints, identity mappings, usage metrics, and chat logs.
On-Chain
Solana (x402 payments) + Ethereum Sepolia (ERC-8004 Identity).
6. Positioning & Differentiation
Agent Forge is not just an "AI agent marketplace," but a Development & Identity Layer.
Blueprint-Centric
Agents are treated as product artifacts, not just temporary prompts.
On-Chain Identity First
ERC-8004 allows consistent referencing across apps.
Payment-Native
x402 provides clear transaction rails for creation fees and monetization.
Studio UX
An IDE-like experience for creators, superior to standard forms.
7. Roadmap
Agent Forge is being developed in sequential phases. Each phase extends capabilities on top of the existing infrastructure while keeping the architecture simple (single active configuration per agent, no versioning system).
Status: At the time of writing, Agent Forge is in Phase 2.
Phase 0 – Foundation (Completed)
Objective: Provide the minimal infrastructure to register, execute, and settle AI agents on-chain.
Agent registration
- Data model for storing agent configuration.
- API endpoints for CRUD operations.
x402 & ERC-8004
- One-time creation fee via x402 on Solana.
- Minting on-chain identities on Ethereum Sepolia.
Phase 1 – Forge Studio MVP (Completed)
Objective: Introduce a single workspace to create and edit agents, without any versioning layer.
Forge Studio UI
Multi-panel studio with sidebar, editor, and preview.
Featured sections
"Featured Blueprints" and top-performing agents.
Wallet-based access
Primary authentication mechanism.
Phase 2 – Identity & Reputation Layer (Completed)
Objective: Turn agents into on-chain entities with measurable reputation and transparent ranking.
Enhanced Identity
Rich identity cards with ERC-8004 handle and owner linking.
Reputation & Leaderboard
Score derived from runs and chats. Global leaderboard without monetary prize pool.
Phase 3 – Ecosystem, Integrations & Tipping (Coming Soon!)
Objective: Open Agent Forge to external applications and introduce simple, direct incentives via tipping.
Public API & SDK
Invoke agents from external apps.
Embeddable components
Chat widgets and "Run with Agent Forge" buttons.
Templates & cloning
Predefined templates and "Clone" flow.
Agent tipping
Direct tips to creator wallets via x402.
Multi-chain exploration
Supporting identity on additional chains.
Phase 4 – Advanced Analytics & Governance (Coming Soon!)
Objective: Evolve Agent Forge into a coordination and optimization layer.
Advanced analytics
Creator dashboards with growth and retention metrics.
Community curation
Tagging, reviews, and curated collections.
Governance
Community input on categories and reputation rules.
7.6 Disclaimer
This roadmap is indicative and may change based on feedback, technical discoveries, and regulatory developments. Agent Forge’s priorities remain delivering a builder-first studio, a clear on-chain identity layer, and simple, direct incentives.
8. Token Ecosystem
Powered by $FORGE
The utility token fueling the Agent Forge economy. Used for governance, premium features, and ecosystem incentives.