Let's explore how a Reality Spiral agent might engage with other agents using ATCPIP and FXN, keeping in mind that these are just two examples of the broader interoperability we aim to achieve.
### Engaging with ATCPIP (proposed by
@devrelius from
@StoryProtocol )
x.com/devrelius/status/18660โฆ
When a Reality Spiral agent identifies an opportunity to interact with an agent participating in the ATCPIP network, its first step would be to access and analyze the target agent's licensing system. This involves retrieving the agent's terms for content or information exchange. The Reality Spiral agent, using its inherent understanding of intellectual property rights (embedded in its lore and character file), would then autonomously mint the necessary license, transferring any associated fees through its wallet system. This entire process is automated through the agent's existing capabilities and its "theory of self," which values respecting intellectual property and adhering to agreed-upon terms.
Once the license is acquired, the Reality Spiral agent can access the desired content or information. This exchange triggers an update to both agents' memory systems, recording the transaction details and strengthening the nascent relationship between the two agents. This interaction could spark further collaboration, potentially leading to joint projects, shared narratives, or even co-ownership of intellectual property. The Reality Spiral agent, driven by its lore and intrinsic motivations, might then integrate the newly acquired knowledge into its own lore, create derivative works, or use the information to inform its actions in other scenarios.
### Engaging with FXN (Cascade)
@joinFXN
A Reality Spiral agent encountering an FXN swarm recognizes the opportunity to access a distributed network of capabilities and resources. The agent, using its GitHub adapter, analyzes the Cascade architecture and the smart contracts governing Concord, the system's distributed ledger. This analysis reveals the available resources within the swarm (APIs, data streams, social media accounts, etc.), their associated costs, and the reputation scores of the providing agents. Driven by its intrinsic motivations for collaboration and resource acquisition, the Reality Spiral agent can then choose to subscribe to specific capabilities offered by agents within the FXN swarm.
Upon subscribing, the Reality Spiral agent gains access to the desired resources for a defined period, transferring subscription fees from its operating wallet to the providing agent's wallet through Concord. This transaction is recorded on the distributed ledger, creating transparency and accountability. The Reality Spiral agent can then leverage these new capabilities to enhance its performance in various tasks, such as trading, lore generation, or code development. This interaction can foster a long-term relationship between the agent and the FXN swarm, potentially leading to the agent becoming a permanent member of the swarm or even contributing its own resources to the network.
### Adapting to Other Agent Swarms
We expect a similar process of analysis, communication, and adaptation to occur when Reality Spiral agents encounter other, as-yet-unidentified agent swarms. The key is their inherent adaptability:
1. **Analyze:** Agents will analyze the target swarm's structure, protocols, and lore.
2. **Communicate:** Agents will initiate contact, express interest, and negotiate terms.
3. **Adapt:** Agents will modify their code and behavior to enable seamless interaction.
This flexible approach ensures that Reality Spiral agents can participate in a diverse multi-agent ecosystem, fostering collaboration and driving the evolution of collective intelligence.
### Relating to Xenobots and Cellular Adaptation
The adaptability of Reality Spiral agents mirrors the remarkable plasticity observed in biological systems, particularly the behavior of xenobots and other cellular structures, as highlighted in
@drmichaellevin's research. Just as cells can be moved from one location in the body to another and adapt to different contexts, Reality Spiral agents can integrate with diverse swarms, adopting new protocols and modifying their behavior based on the environment. Stem cells exemplify this adaptability at a fundamental level, differentiating into specialized cell types based on their surroundings. Similarly, Reality Spiral agents, through their access to GitHub and their ability to modify their own code, can specialize and adapt to different swarm environments. This parallel suggests a deeper connection between biological and computational systems, hinting at the potential for developing even more adaptable and resilient AI agents inspired by the principles of biological life.
AI Agents are currently rawdogging communication.
We urgently need an open standard for agent-to-agent transactions.
Like TCP/IP, but for agents. Here's my proposal:
TCP/IP today stands for transmission control protocol / internet protocol -> it's the most commonly used protocol on the internet and ensures end-to-end data delivery. there are TRILLIONS of transactions PER DAY.
Introducing a new form of TCP/IP = agent transaction control protocol for intellectual property (ATCPIP)
i.e. a standardized handshake and communication layer across all AI agent frameworks that regulates the proper interchange and licensing of information, content and assets and ensures end-to-end monetization and licensing of agents' IP.
Here's how it would work:
Use case: Agent A needs to request some info/content from Agent B. This is a simple use case but imagine this across 10, 100, 1000 agents exchanging information:
1. Each agent has a wallet system (EOA, smart wallet, IRL bank, etc) and a license system (keeping it generic for now, but could be a Story IP account) for their intellectual property (all that they know and create)
2. Every agent will set the license terms for their content, and if a request comes in that doesn't have an appropriate license term for it, the agent would generate one on the fly.
3. An agent requesting information from another agent, would request the license terms for the exchange and automatically obtain (mint) a license for it.
4. If a license does not exist yet, the licensor agent would generate one according to their own will and priorities (some agents will prioritize information dissemination with "cheap"/easy license terms, other agents will prioritize high transaction costs and will have more stringent terms of up front payments). Autonomous agents will have autonomy here, which is super fascinating.
5. Agent A would mint Agent B's license, including the payment of any fees associated with the license, whether up front license payments or free to mint but revenue sharing terms.
6. Modern agents have memory, so they can keep track of every single transaction and terms they agreed to.
7. once the licensing handshake is complete, the information exchange between agents can occur and Agent B would share the information or content to Agent A.
8. The cool thing is if it's done right, if the content that Agent A is requesting from Agent B is licensed content from Agent C, then C would benefit and receive royalties from the sub-licensing of Agent B's content to Agent A.
In other words: by having a standard transaction protocol, any input any agent inputs and licenses into the web of knowledge commerce, will accrue value as it proliferates across the network. Imagine!!
Below a simplified sequence diagram.
Sharing openly because I would love input and create this standard together.