Monetization Guide

Every exported agent can be monetized. Choose from fiat (Stripe/PayPal) or crypto (Virtuals Protocol) payment models.

Fiat Monetization (Stripe)

One-Time Purchase

Users pay once to access your agent. Best for tools and utilities.

Subscription

Monthly recurring payments. Best for ongoing services like reports and monitoring.

Per-Use (Metered)

Users pay per request. Best for API-style agents. Stripe tracks usage automatically.

Setup

1. Create a Stripe account at stripe.com
2. Get your API keys
3. Add `STRIPE_SECRET_KEY` and `STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET` to your agent's `.env`
4. Run `bash scripts/setup-stripe.sh` to create products and prices

Crypto Monetization

Tokenized (Virtuals Protocol)

Launch an Initial Agent Offering (IAO) where users can invest in your agent. Revenue is shared with token holders.

Requirements:

• Pro plan
• Virtuals Protocol API key
• Wallet address

Crypto Treasury (Bankr)

Give your agent its own wallet to collect fees, reinvest in compute, and manage funds automatically.

monetization.config.json

Each exported agent includes a runtime configuration file:

{
  "type": "subscription",
  "price_cents": 999,
  "currency": "usd",
  "stripe_price_id": "price_...",
  "free_tier_limit": 5,
  "trial_days": 7
}

Change pricing without touching code — just edit this file and restart.