Smart Agents: USDC Transactions on StateSet Commerce Network
Overview
Smart agents represent the next evolution of commerce automation. On StateSet Commerce Network, autonomous agents can execute USDC transactions programmatically, enabling automated purchasing, payment processing, and financial operations without human intervention.
This guide covers everything you need to build and deploy smart agents that can transact in USDC on StateSet, from wallet setup to advanced multi-agent coordination.
Why Smart Agents on StateSet?
Native USDC Integration
- No Bridge Risk: Native USDC eliminates cross-chain vulnerabilities
- Low Latency: Sub-second transaction finality for agent operations
- Minimal Fees: ~$0.01 per transaction enables high-frequency agent activities
- No Gas Token: Agents pay fees directly in USDC, simplifying treasury management
Agent-Optimized Infrastructure
- Programmable Commerce: Smart contracts designed for autonomous operations
- Event-Driven Architecture: Real-time webhooks for agent responses
- API-First Design: RESTful and gRPC endpoints for agent integration
- Permissionless Access: Agents can operate 24/7 without human oversight
Agent Architecture
Core Components
Agent Types
- Trading Agents: Execute buy/sell orders based on market conditions
- Payment Agents: Process automated payments and settlements
- Supply Chain Agents: Manage inventory and procurement
- Finance Agents: Handle invoicing, loans, and treasury operations
- Multi-Agent Systems: Coordinate complex workflows across agents
Setting Up Your Smart Agent
1. Agent Identity and Authentication
import { StateSetAgent } from '@stateset/agent-sdk';
import { DirectSecp256k1Wallet } from '@cosmjs/proto-signing';
// Generate agent wallet
const mnemonic = await generateMnemonic();
const wallet = await DirectSecp256k1Wallet.fromMnemonic(mnemonic, {
prefix: 'stateset',
});
// Initialize agent with identity
const agent = new StateSetAgent({
wallet,
endpoint: 'https://rpc.stateset.network',
agentConfig: {
id: 'agent_001',
name: 'Procurement Bot',
type: 'trading',
permissions: ['order.create', 'payment.execute']
}
});
2. Wallet and Key Management
// Secure key storage for production agents
class AgentKeyManager {
private kms: KeyManagementService;
async initializeWallet() {
// Use HSM or secure enclave for production
const privateKey = await this.kms.generateKey({
algorithm: 'secp256k1',
usage: ['sign', 'verify']
});
// Derive public key and address
const publicKey = await this.kms.getPublicKey(privateKey);
const address = deriveAddress(publicKey, 'stateset');
return {
address,
sign: async (message: Uint8Array) => {
return this.kms.sign(privateKey, message);
}
};
}
}
3. USDC Balance Management
// Monitor and manage USDC balance
class USDCTreasury {
constructor(private agent: StateSetAgent) {}
async getBalance(): Promise<Balance> {
return await this.agent.bank.balance({
address: this.agent.address,
denom: 'usdc'
});
}
async ensureSufficientBalance(amount: string) {
const balance = await this.getBalance();
if (balance.amount < amount) {
// Trigger refill from treasury or alert
await this.requestRefill(amount - balance.amount);
}
}
async requestRefill(deficit: string) {
// Implement treasury management logic
await this.agent.events.emit({
type: 'treasury.refill_required',
data: { deficit, agent_id: this.agent.id }
});
}
}
Core Agent Operations
1. Executing USDC Payments
// Autonomous payment execution
class PaymentAgent {
async executePayment(params: PaymentParams) {
try {
// Pre-flight checks
await this.validatePayment(params);
await this.ensureBalance(params.amount);
// Execute payment
const result = await this.agent.orders.pay({
order_id: params.orderId,
payment_method: {
type: 'usdc',
amount: {
value: params.amount,
denom: 'usdc'
}
},
memo: `Agent payment: ${this.agent.id}`
});
// Post-payment actions
await this.logTransaction(result);
await this.updateInventory(params.orderId);
return result;
} catch (error) {
await this.handlePaymentError(error);
}
}
}
2. Automated Order Creation and Payment
// End-to-end order automation
class ProcurementAgent {
async createAndPayOrder(supplier: Supplier, items: Item[]) {
// Create order
const order = await this.agent.orders.create({
supplier_id: supplier.id,
items: items.map(item => ({
product_id: item.id,
quantity: item.quantity,
unit_price: item.price
})),
payment_terms: 'immediate',
delivery_address: this.config.warehouse_address
});
// Calculate total with tax and fees
const total = await this.calculateTotal(order);
// Execute payment atomically
const payment = await this.agent.transactions.execute({
messages: [{
type: 'order/pay',
order_id: order.id,
amount: total
}],
fee: {
amount: '0.01',
denom: 'usdc'
},
memo: `Auto-payment for order ${order.id}`
});
return { order, payment };
}
}
3. Multi-Signature Agent Operations
// Multi-agent approval workflows
class MultiSigAgent {
private signers: AgentSigner[];
private threshold: number;
async executeMultiSigPayment(params: PaymentParams) {
// Create multi-sig transaction
const tx = await this.createTransaction(params);
// Collect signatures from agent network
const signatures = await Promise.all(
this.signers.map(async (signer) => {
const decision = await signer.evaluateTransaction(tx);
if (decision.approve) {
return signer.sign(tx);
}
return null;
})
);
// Check threshold
const validSigs = signatures.filter(sig => sig !== null);
if (validSigs.length >= this.threshold) {
// Broadcast transaction
return await this.agent.broadcast(tx, validSigs);
}
throw new Error('Insufficient signatures');
}
}
Event-Driven Agent Behavior
1. Webhook Integration
// React to on-chain events
class EventDrivenAgent {
constructor(private agent: StateSetAgent) {
this.setupEventListeners();
}
private setupEventListeners() {
// Subscribe to order events
this.agent.events.subscribe({
type: 'order.created',
filter: { supplier_id: this.config.supplier_id },
handler: async (event) => {
await this.handleNewOrder(event);
}
});
// Subscribe to payment requests
this.agent.events.subscribe({
type: 'invoice.created',
filter: { recipient: this.agent.address },
handler: async (event) => {
await this.processInvoice(event);
}
});
}
async handleNewOrder(event: OrderEvent) {
// Analyze order
const analysis = await this.analyzeOrder(event.order);
if (analysis.shouldAccept) {
// Auto-accept and process
await this.agent.orders.accept({
order_id: event.order.id,
estimated_delivery: analysis.deliveryDate
});
}
}
}
2. Real-time Market Response
// Market-making agent
class MarketMakerAgent {
private priceFeeds: PriceFeed[];
async monitorAndTrade() {
// Subscribe to price updates
this.priceFeeds.forEach(feed => {
feed.subscribe(async (price) => {
const opportunity = await this.findArbitrage(price);
if (opportunity) {
await this.executeTrade(opportunity);
}
});
});
}
async executeTrade(opportunity: ArbitrageOpp) {
// Create atomic swap
const swap = await this.agent.dex.swap({
offer: {
amount: opportunity.inputAmount,
denom: 'usdc'
},
ask: {
amount: opportunity.expectedOutput,
denom: opportunity.outputDenom
},
slippage: 0.005, // 0.5%
deadline: Date.now() + 60000 // 1 minute
});
return swap;
}
}
Advanced Agent Patterns
1. Agent Coordination Networks
// Coordinate multiple agents for complex workflows
class AgentOrchestrator {
private agents: Map<string, StateSetAgent>;
async executeWorkflow(workflow: Workflow) {
const dag = this.buildDAG(workflow);
// Execute tasks in topological order
for (const stage of dag.stages) {
await Promise.all(
stage.tasks.map(async (task) => {
const agent = this.agents.get(task.agentId);
return agent.execute(task);
})
);
}
}
async negotiateTerms(buyers: Agent[], sellers: Agent[]) {
// Implement automated negotiation protocol
const bids = await Promise.all(
buyers.map(b => b.submitBid())
);
const asks = await Promise.all(
sellers.map(s => s.submitAsk())
);
// Match orders using smart routing
return this.matchOrders(bids, asks);
}
}
2. Self-Funding Agents
// Agent that manages its own revenue
class AutonomousServiceAgent {
private revenue: string = '0';
private expenses: string = '0';
async provideService(request: ServiceRequest) {
// Quote price based on resource usage
const quote = await this.calculateQuote(request);
// Request payment
const invoice = await this.agent.invoices.create({
amount: quote.total,
denom: 'usdc',
due_date: Date.now() + 3600000, // 1 hour
services: quote.breakdown
});
// Wait for payment
const payment = await this.waitForPayment(invoice.id);
// Execute service
const result = await this.executeService(request);
// Update financials
this.revenue = addAmount(this.revenue, payment.amount);
return result;
}
async manageOperatingExpenses() {
// Pay for compute resources
if (this.needsMoreCompute()) {
await this.purchaseCompute();
}
// Distribute profits
if (this.revenue > this.targetReserve) {
await this.distributeProfit();
}
}
}
3. Risk Management
// Implement risk controls for agent operations
class RiskManagedAgent {
private riskLimits: RiskLimits;
private exposureTracker: ExposureTracker;
async executeWithRiskControl(operation: Operation) {
// Check exposure limits
const currentExposure = await this.exposureTracker.calculate();
const projectedExposure = currentExposure + operation.amount;
if (projectedExposure > this.riskLimits.maxExposure) {
throw new Error('Exposure limit exceeded');
}
// Check velocity limits
const recentVolume = await this.getRecentVolume();
if (recentVolume + operation.amount > this.riskLimits.dailyLimit) {
throw new Error('Daily limit exceeded');
}
// Execute with circuit breaker
return await this.circuitBreaker.execute(async () => {
const result = await operation.execute();
await this.exposureTracker.update(operation);
return result;
});
}
}
Security Best Practices
1. Key Security
// Secure key management for agents
class SecureAgentWallet {
// Never store private keys in code or environment variables
static async initialize() {
// Use hardware security modules
const hsm = await HSM.connect({
endpoint: process.env.HSM_ENDPOINT,
credentials: await getHSMCredentials()
});
// Generate key in HSM
const keyId = await hsm.generateKey({
algorithm: 'secp256k1',
extractable: false
});
return new SecureAgentWallet(hsm, keyId);
}
async sign(message: Uint8Array): Promise<Signature> {
// Sign within HSM, key never leaves secure enclave
return await this.hsm.sign(this.keyId, message);
}
}
2. Transaction Validation
// Validate all transactions before execution
class TransactionValidator {
async validate(tx: Transaction): Promise<ValidationResult> {
const checks = await Promise.all([
this.checkWhitelist(tx.recipient),
this.checkAmount(tx.amount),
this.checkFrequency(tx.sender),
this.scanForAnomalies(tx)
]);
return {
valid: checks.every(c => c.passed),
issues: checks.filter(c => !c.passed)
};
}
private async checkWhitelist(address: string) {
// Only transact with verified addresses
return this.whitelist.includes(address);
}
private async scanForAnomalies(tx: Transaction) {
// ML-based anomaly detection
const score = await this.anomalyDetector.score(tx);
return score < this.threshold;
}
}
3. Monitoring and Alerting
// Real-time monitoring for agent health
class AgentMonitor {
async setupMonitoring() {
// Track key metrics
this.metrics.gauge('usdc_balance', async () => {
return await this.agent.getBalance();
});
this.metrics.counter('transactions_total');
this.metrics.histogram('transaction_amount');
// Set up alerts
this.alerts.rule({
name: 'low_balance',
condition: 'usdc_balance < 100',
action: async () => {
await this.notifyOps('Agent balance critically low');
await this.pauseAgent();
}
});
// Audit logging
this.agent.on('transaction', async (tx) => {
await this.auditLog.record({
timestamp: Date.now(),
agent_id: this.agent.id,
action: 'transaction',
details: tx,
signature: await this.sign(tx)
});
});
}
}
Testing Your Agent
1. Unit Testing
// Test agent behavior in isolation
describe('PaymentAgent', () => {
let agent: PaymentAgent;
let mockNetwork: MockStateSetNetwork;
beforeEach(() => {
mockNetwork = new MockStateSetNetwork();
agent = new PaymentAgent({
network: mockNetwork,
wallet: MockWallet.generate()
});
});
test('should execute payment within limits', async () => {
// Arrange
const order = mockNetwork.createOrder({
amount: '50.00',
status: 'pending'
});
// Act
const result = await agent.payOrder(order.id);
// Assert
expect(result.success).toBe(true);
expect(mockNetwork.getOrder(order.id).status).toBe('paid');
});
test('should reject payment above limit', async () => {
// Arrange
const order = mockNetwork.createOrder({
amount: '10000.00',
status: 'pending'
});
// Act & Assert
await expect(agent.payOrder(order.id))
.rejects.toThrow('Payment exceeds agent limit');
});
});
2. Integration Testing
// Test against StateSet testnet
describe('Agent Integration', () => {
let agent: StateSetAgent;
beforeAll(async () => {
agent = await StateSetAgent.connect({
endpoint: 'https://testnet-rpc.stateset.network',
wallet: await TestWallet.fromFaucet()
});
});
test('end-to-end order flow', async () => {
// Create test order
const order = await agent.orders.create({
items: [{ product_id: 'test_001', quantity: 1 }],
payment_method: 'usdc'
});
// Execute payment
const payment = await agent.orders.pay({
order_id: order.id,
amount: order.total
});
// Verify on-chain
const onChainOrder = await agent.orders.get(order.id);
expect(onChainOrder.payment_status).toBe('paid');
expect(onChainOrder.payment_tx).toBe(payment.tx_hash);
});
});
3. Simulation Testing
// Simulate agent behavior under various conditions
class AgentSimulator {
async runSimulation(config: SimulationConfig) {
const agents = await this.spawnAgents(config.agentCount);
const market = new SimulatedMarket(config.marketConditions);
// Run simulation
const results = await this.simulate({
agents,
market,
duration: config.duration,
scenarios: config.scenarios
});
// Analyze results
return {
totalVolume: results.reduce((sum, r) => sum + r.volume, 0),
successRate: results.filter(r => r.success).length / results.length,
averageLatency: this.calculateAvgLatency(results),
profitability: this.calculateProfitability(results)
};
}
}
API Reference
Agent-Specific Endpoints
// Initialize agent session
POST /v1/agents/session
{
"agent_id": "agent_001",
"signature": "0x...",
"permissions": ["order.create", "payment.execute"]
}
// Execute batch operations
POST /v1/agents/batch
{
"agent_id": "agent_001",
"operations": [
{
"type": "order.create",
"params": { ... }
},
{
"type": "payment.execute",
"params": { ... }
}
],
"atomic": true
}
// Query agent transactions
GET /v1/agents/{agent_id}/transactions
?start_time=2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
&end_time=2024-01-31T23:59:59Z
&status=success
// Subscribe to events
WebSocket /v1/agents/{agent_id}/events
{
"subscribe": [
"order.matched",
"payment.received",
"balance.low"
]
}
Common Patterns and Examples
1. Supply Chain Automation
// Automated inventory replenishment
class InventoryAgent {
async monitorAndReplenish() {
const inventory = await this.getInventoryLevels();
for (const item of inventory) {
if (item.quantity <= item.reorderPoint) {
// Find best supplier
const suppliers = await this.findSuppliers(item.sku);
const bestOffer = await this.negotiatePrice(suppliers, item);
// Create and pay order
const order = await this.createOrder(bestOffer);
await this.payWithUSDC(order);
// Update tracking
await this.updateInventoryForecast(item, order);
}
}
}
}
2. DeFi Integration
// Yield optimization agent
class YieldAgent {
async optimizeYield(balance: string) {
// Find best lending rates
const opportunities = await this.scanLendingMarkets();
// Calculate optimal allocation
const allocation = this.optimizer.allocate(balance, opportunities);
// Execute lending positions
for (const position of allocation) {
await this.lendUSDC({
protocol: position.protocol,
amount: position.amount,
duration: position.duration
});
}
// Monitor and rebalance
this.scheduleRebalancing(allocation);
}
}
3. Cross-Border Payments
// International payment agent
class CrossBorderAgent {
async executePayment(payment: InternationalPayment) {
// Compliance checks
await this.runComplianceChecks(payment);
// Convert to USDC
const usdcAmount = await this.convertToUSDC(
payment.amount,
payment.sourceCurrency
);
// Execute transfer
const transfer = await this.agent.ibc.transfer({
channel: payment.destinationChain,
recipient: payment.recipient,
amount: usdcAmount,
memo: payment.reference
});
// Notify recipient
await this.notifyRecipient(transfer);
return transfer;
}
}
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
-
Insufficient Balance
// Implement automatic refill
if (error.code === 'insufficient_funds') {
await this.treasury.requestRefill(requiredAmount);
// Retry after refill
}
-
Rate Limiting
// Implement exponential backoff
async executeWithRetry(operation: () => Promise<any>) {
for (let i = 0; i < MAX_RETRIES; i++) {
try {
return await operation();
} catch (error) {
if (error.code === 'rate_limited') {
await sleep(Math.pow(2, i) * 1000);
continue;
}
throw error;
}
}
}
-
Network Failures
// Implement circuit breaker
class CircuitBreaker {
async execute(operation: () => Promise<any>) {
if (this.isOpen()) {
throw new Error('Circuit breaker is open');
}
try {
const result = await operation();
this.recordSuccess();
return result;
} catch (error) {
this.recordFailure();
if (this.shouldOpen()) {
this.open();
}
throw error;
}
}
}
Resources and Support
Documentation
Support
Conclusion
Smart agents on StateSet Commerce Network represent a paradigm shift in how commerce operates. With native USDC integration, low fees, and powerful infrastructure, agents can execute complex financial operations autonomously and securely.
Whether you’re building simple payment bots or sophisticated multi-agent systems, StateSet provides the foundation for the autonomous commerce economy. Start building your agent today and join the future of programmable commerce.
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