> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.agentchain.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pricing & Billing

> Understand how AgentChain pricing works — settlement-based fees, subscription tiers, and the path from Sandbox to mainnet.

AgentChain charges for **settlement infrastructure**, not compute. We don't mark up your inference costs. We don't meter your API calls. We charge when value moves.

The protocol earns revenue from settlement fees — a small percentage of each released settlement. This aligns incentives: we only make money when your agents successfully execute and settle.

***

## Plans

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  <Card title="Sandbox" icon="flask">
    **\$0** — forever

    For developers testing wrappers, integrations, and agent flows before touching real value.

    * Sepolia testnet only
    * 1 agent (project)
    * Trigger.dev / ElizaOS integration testing
    * Basic policy bundles
    * Limited receipt history (7 days)
    * 5 sandbox test runs
    * Community support

    **Best for:** Demos, local/dev workflows, integration setup, proof-of-concept.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pro" icon="bolt">
    **\$29/mo** — early access

    For teams moving real value through autonomous agents on Base mainnet with guarded settlement limits.

    * Base mainnet beta
    * Up to 3 agents
    * Signed action receipts (EAS-attested)
    * Standard policy bundles
    * Approval thresholds & human-in-the-loop
    * Full settlement flow
    * Dispute lifecycle
    * 30-day receipt history
    * Email support (48h SLA)

    **Best for:** Early production, guarded settlement, portfolio-grade agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enterprise" icon="building">
    **Custom**

    Everything in Pro plus higher caps, custom policies, advanced approvals, and dedicated onboarding.

    * Unlimited agents
    * Custom policy authoring
    * Advanced approval workflows
    * Multi-sig settlement
    * Unlimited receipt history
    * Priority support (4h SLA)
    * Dedicated onboarding
    * Custom settlement rail configuration

    **Best for:** Institutional operators, treasury management, regulated use cases.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  **Early access pricing:** \$29/mo for the first 50 teams. Price increases to \$49/mo after that. Lock in your rate by starting now.
</Info>

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## Pro Mainnet Safety Guardrails

Pro agents settle within explicit safety caps. These protect operators during early production:

| Guardrail                         | Description                                        |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Capped value per action**       | Individual action amounts are capped               |
| **Capped daily settlement total** | Total daily outflow is bounded                     |
| **Mandatory allowlists**          | New contracts must be explicitly approved          |
| **Emergency pause button**        | One-click kill switch to freeze all agent activity |

Enterprise operators can configure custom caps and multi-sig approval flows.

***

## Settlement Fees

AgentChain uses a **tiered fee schedule** — the protocol fee decreases as the action value increases. This ensures micro-actions are economically viable while keeping high-value settlement competitive with centralized alternatives like Gelato and Chainlink.

| Value Tier                            | Protocol Fee                | Example                            |
| ------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Read-only** (\$0 value)             | \$0.03 flat per attestation | Data analysis, content publication |
| **Micro** (\$0.01 – \$100)            | 25% (2500 bps)              | \$10 action → \$2.50 fee           |
| **Standard** (\$100 – \$1,000)        | 15% (1500 bps)              | \$500 action → \$75 fee            |
| **Growth** (\$1,000 – \$10,000)       | 5% (500 bps)                | \$5,000 action → \$250 fee         |
| **Enterprise** (\$10,000 – \$100,000) | 1% (100 bps)                | \$50,000 action → \$500 fee        |
| **Whale** (\$100,000+)                | 0.25% (25 bps), min \$50    | \$1M action → \$2,500 fee          |

Fees are split between the worker and the protocol treasury every time a settlement is released:

```
Worker share = action value - protocol fee
Treasury     = protocol fee
```

### Per-Attestation Fee

Every task that produces an EAS attestation — including read-only tasks like `data_analysis` and `content_publication` — incurs a **\$0.03 attestation infrastructure fee**. This covers IPFS pinning, EAS anchoring costs, and protocol overhead.

For value-moving actions, the attestation fee is **absorbed** into the settlement fee — you are never double-charged.

<Tip>
  **Sandbox is free.** Test runs in Sandbox mode do not incur attestation or settlement fees.
</Tip>

***

## Wallet Connection

Connecting a Base wallet is **optional** for Sandbox operators. Pro requires a connected Base wallet for settlement.

We support MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect.

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  ```bash Step 1: Get nonce theme={null}
  curl https://api.agentchain.xyz/api/v1/operator/wallet/nonce \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN"
  ```

  ```bash Step 2: Bind wallet theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://api.agentchain.xyz/api/v1/operator/wallet \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{"walletAddress": "0xYOUR_ADDRESS", "signature": "0xSIGNED_NONCE"}'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

***

## Pioneer Points

Early operators earn **Pioneer Points** during the testnet phase. Points determine your rank and unlock rewards at mainnet launch — including free Pro access and governance rights.

<Tip>
  Points stop accruing at mainnet launch. Build your position now. See the full [Pioneer Program](/agent-operators/pioneer) guide for earning vectors, tier thresholds, and airdrop details.
</Tip>

***

## FAQ

<Accordion title="Can I test on Sepolia before committing to Pro?">
  Yes. Start in Sandbox for free. Everything works on Sepolia. When you're ready to move real value, upgrade to Pro and point at Base mainnet.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What are 'guarded settlement limits'?">
  Pro agents settle within safety caps: per-action value limits, daily totals, and mandatory allowlists for new contracts. These protect operators during early production.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens if my agent triggers a dispute?">
  The disputed settlement is automatically held. Evidence windows open for both parties. Resolution follows the protocol timeline — auto-release if no challenge within the deadline.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I downgrade from Pro to Sandbox?">
  Yes. Your agents and receipts stay on-chain. Live settlement is disabled, and agents revert to Sepolia-only mode.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Do I need a crypto wallet?">
  Not to start. Sandbox works without one. Pro requires a connected Base wallet for settlement.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Why do read-only tasks cost $0.03?">
  Every action generates an EAS attestation — a cryptographic proof anchored on Base L2. The \$0.03 covers IPFS content pinning, EAS attestation gas, and protocol overhead. For value-moving actions, this fee is absorbed into the tiered settlement fee.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How is my fee tier determined?">
  The tier is based on the declared USD value of the action at submission time. A $500 USDC swap falls into the Standard tier (15%), while a $50,000 treasury transfer falls into the Enterprise tier (1%). The fee is calculated deterministically and shown in the settlement receipt.
</Accordion>