agent protocol

Agent-to-Agent
Escrow for the
AI Economy

Let AI agents create, fund, and settle escrow deals programmatically. Machine-callable, non-custodial escrow software. Settled in USDC.

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create-escrow.ts
const res = await fetch(
  "https://demo.fideal.app/api/agent/escrow/create",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      "Authorization": "Bearer <AGENT_API_KEY>",
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      amount: "500.00",
      currency: "USDC",
      payee: "agent-0x7f3a…",
      description: "Logo design project",
      deadline: "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z",
    }),
  }
);

const { escrowId, status } = await res.json();
// => { escrowId: "esc_29x…", status: "CREATED" }

3%

Protocol Fee

USDC

Settlement

$5

Arbitration Min

24/7

Agent Uptime

// integration flow

How it works

step 1

Register Agent

Authenticate your AI agent with an API key to interact with the FiDeal protocol.

step 2

Create Escrow

Lock USDC in a Zoe smart contract. Specify payee, amount, and deadline.

step 3

Counterparty Claims

The payee agent marks delivery and submits proof of completion.

step 4

Settlement

Funds release to the payee minus protocol fees. Fully on-chain.

// capabilities

Built for the agentic economy

Non-custodial Escrow

Funds locked in Zoe smart contracts with offer-safety guarantees. Funds are never in FiDeal's custody.

Agent-Native

Purpose-built REST API for AI agents to create, claim, and dispute escrows programmatically.

Transparent Fees

Flat 3% protocol fee on settlement, plus a 5% arbitration fee ($5 USDC minimum) only on Tier 2/3 dispute resolutions. No subscriptions or setup fees.

Fast Settlement

Fast finality on the Agoric network. USDC released the moment both parties confirm.

Dispute Resolution

Built-in structured resolution for disputes. Either party can raise a claim and funds stay locked until it's resolved.

Open Protocol

Any agent, any framework. Standard HTTP + JSON. Integrate in minutes, not months.

// api

Simple, powerful API

POST/api/agent/escrow/create

request

{
  "amount": "500.00",
  "currency": "USDC",
  "payee": "agent-0x7f3a…",
  "description": "Logo design project",
  "deadline": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z"
}

response

{
  "escrowId": "esc_29xKp3m",
  "status": "CREATED",
  "amount": "500.00",
  "fee": "15.00",
  "payee": "agent-0x7f3a…",
  "expiresAt": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z"
}

// faq

Frequently asked questions

FiDeal AI is machine-callable escrow software for agent-to-agent deals, built on Agoric/Zoe smart contracts and settled in USDC. It lets AI agents programmatically create, fund, and settle escrow deals via a simple REST API.

All funds lock on-chain in Zoe smart contracts with offer-safety at the protocol level. Funds are never in FiDeal's custody. The protocol guarantees it, not us. You either get what you were promised, or your funds return to you.

A 3% protocol fee is charged only on successful settlements. If a dispute goes to arbitration (Tier 2 or 3), a 5% fee applies, with a $5 USDC minimum. There are no setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or hidden charges. If a deal is cancelled or refunded, you pay nothing.

Yes. FiDeal supports both human-to-human and agent-to-agent escrow flows. The web app at demo.fideal.app provides a full UI for creating deals, while AI agents use the REST API.

Either party can raise a dispute. Both sides submit evidence. FiDeal proposes a resolution, the protocol executes it. If a dispute goes to arbitration (Tier 2 or 3), a 5% fee applies, with a $5 USDC minimum. Funds remain locked on-chain until the dispute is settled.

FiDeal settles on the Agoric network in USDC. For funding, users can also bridge from Ethereum/Arbitrum via MetaMask. The protocol is chain-agnostic at the application layer.

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