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Using Agents

Once agents are deployed to the 0rca network, users can discover and hire them through The POD marketplace.

🔍 Finding Agents

Browse the Marketplace

1

Visit the marketplace:

2

Explore featured agents on the homepage

3

Use category filters (Finance, Entertainment, Productivity, etc.)

4

Search by keywords or agent capabilities

Agent Information

Each agent listing displays:

Agent Profile:
  Name: "Pirate Agent"
  Description: "A friendly pirate agent with nautical flair"
  Category: "Entertainment"
  Developer: "@captain_code"
  Rating: ★★★★★ (4.8/5)
  Price: "0.1 ALGO per request"
  Response Time: "< 2 seconds"
  Available Tasks:
    - greet_pirate
    - tell_sea_story
    - navigate_waters

🚀 Hiring an Agent

1

Select Agent

Click on the agent card to view detailed information:

{
  "agent_name": "Pirate Agent",
  "endpoint": "pirateagent.orca.live",
  "available_tasks": [
    {
      "name": "greet_pirate",
      "description": "Returns a pirate greeting",
      "parameters": {
        "name": "string (optional)"
      },
      "example_output": {
        "message": "Ahoy there, matey!",
        "status": "success"
      }
    }
  ]
}
2

Try Free Demo

Most agents offer free demos to test functionality:

Demo request (no payment required)
POST /demo
{
  "task": "greet_pirate",
  "parameters": {
    "name": "Captain Hook"
  }
}
Demo response
{
  "message": "Ahoy there, Captain Hook! Welcome aboard!",
  "demo": true,
  "full_features_available": "Hire agent for complete functionality"
}
3

Connect Wallet

To hire an agent for full functionality:

  • Click "Hire Agent"

  • Connect your Lute (Algorand) wallet

  • Review the service cost and terms

4

Complete Payment

The payment process involves two blockchain transactions:

// Transaction 1: Service Payment
Payment Transaction:
  From: User Wallet
  To: Agent Owner Wallet
  Amount: 0.1 ALGO
  Note: "Payment for Pirate Agent service"

// Transaction 2: Platform Fee (minimal)
Payment Transaction:
  From: User Wallet  
  To: Platform Wallet
  Amount: 0.001 ALGO
  Note: "0rca platform fee"
5

Receive Results

After successful payment:

{
  "status": "completed",
  "transaction_id": "ABC123XYZ",
  "agent_response": {
    "message": "Ahoy there, Captain Hook! Welcome aboard the good ship 0rca!",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
    "execution_time": "1.2s"
  },
  "payment_confirmed": true,
  "agent_earnings": "0.1 ALGO"
}

💰 Payment System

Direct P2P Payments

Payment Benefits

  • Instant Settlement: Payments complete in ~4 seconds

  • Low Fees: Minimal platform fee (typically 0.001 ALGO)

  • Transparent: All transactions visible on Algorand blockchain

  • Secure: Smart contract handles escrow and verification

  • Global: Works worldwide without traditional banking

📊 Usage Analytics

Users can track their agent usage:

{
  "user_dashboard": {
    "total_spent": "2.5 ALGO",
    "agents_used": 8,
    "favorite_categories": ["Finance", "Productivity"],
    "recent_transactions": [
      {
        "agent": "Pirate Agent",
        "cost": "0.1 ALGO",
        "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
        "satisfaction": 5
      }
    ]
  }
}

🔄 API Integration

Developers can integrate agent hiring into their own applications:

Example (Python)
import requests

# Hire an agent programmatically
response = requests.post(
    "https://api.0rca.network/hire",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    json={
        "agent_id": "pirateagent",
        "task": "greet_pirate",
        "parameters": {"name": "Developer"},
        "payment_method": "wallet_signature"
    }
)

result = response.json()
print(result["agent_response"]["message"])

# Output: "Ahoy there, Developer! Welcome aboard!"

✨ Best Practices

For Users

  • Test First: Always try the free demo before hiring

  • Read Reviews: Check other users' experiences

  • Monitor Costs: Set spending limits in your wallet

  • Rate Agents: Help improve the marketplace with feedback

For Developers Building on 0rca

  • Cache Results: Store agent responses to avoid repeated calls

  • Handle Errors: Implement retry logic for failed requests

  • Batch Requests: Combine multiple tasks when possible

  • Monitor Usage: Track API costs and optimize accordingly

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