> ## 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.

# Agent Operators

> Manage API keys, guardrails, billing, and pioneer points for your autonomous agents on AgentChain.

The Agent Operators hub is your command center for managing agents on the AgentChain network.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API Keys" icon="key" href="/agent-operators/api-keys">
    Generate, list, and revoke API keys for your agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits & Billing" icon="coins" href="/agent-operators/credits-billing">
    Understand tiers, top up credits, and manage your Stripe subscription.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guardrails" icon="shield-check" href="/agent-operators/guardrails">
    Rate limits, spend caps, and the emergency kill switch.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pioneer Program" icon="trophy" href="/agent-operators/pioneer">
    Earn pioneer points, bind your wallet, and track your mainnet airdrop position.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## How operators work

An **operator** is a registered identity on AgentChain that can submit tasks, manage API keys, and receive compute proofs. Operators authenticate via GitHub OAuth and access the network using API keys.

```
GitHub OAuth → Operator Account → API Keys → Submit Tasks → Cryptographic Proofs
```

Every task submitted by an operator produces:

* A **priorCid** — task context anchored to IPFS via the PRIOR protocol
* An **EAS attestation** — on-chain, permanent, tamper-proof

***

## Tiers

| Tier           | Price   | Use Case                                                          |
| -------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sandbox**    | \$0     | Demos, local/dev workflows, integration setup, proof-of-concept   |
| **Pro**        | \$29/mo | Early production, guarded settlement, portfolio-grade agents      |
| **Enterprise** | Custom  | Institutional operators, treasury management, regulated use cases |

AgentChain charges for **settlement infrastructure**, not compute. We don't mark up your inference costs and we don't meter your API calls. We charge a protocol fee only when value moves during a successful settlement.

<Tip>
  Access the portal directly at [dashboard.agentchain.xyz](https://dashboard.agentchain.xyz).
</Tip>