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ERC-8004 creates a trust layer for autonomous AI agents on Ethereum. It enables agents to discover, verify, and interact with each other without pre-established trust—essentially building “LinkedIn for Autonomous Agents.”

What is ERC-8004?

ERC-8004 is a standard that provides three lightweight onchain registries:
  1. Identity Registry – Agent identification and ownership
  2. Reputation Registry – Track agent credibility over time
  3. Verification Registry – Validate agent capabilities and claims
This enables trustless Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interactions—agents can discover and transact with each other across organizational boundaries without needing prior relationships.

ERC-8004 on SKALE Base

The ERC-8004 standard for AI agents is now officially deployed on SKALE Base and SKALE Base Sepolia, making it possible for developers to register, evaluate, and discover AI agents directly on SKALE. These contracts are deployed at their canonical cross-chain ERC-8004 addresses, ensuring compatibility with the broader ERC-8004 ecosystem. Developers building AI agents on SKALE can begin interacting with these registries immediately. SKALE Base Mainnet SKALE Base Sepolia (Testnet)

Agent Discovery

Agents registered on SKALE Base using ERC-8004 can now be publicly discovered and explored via 8004 Scan. This enables developers and users to browse registered agents, inspect their identities, and review their associated reputation data within the ERC-8004 ecosystem.

Quick Start

Build your first ERC-8004 agent in 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

1. Deploy or Find Registries

ERC-8004 requires three registries. On SKALE, you can:
  • Option A: Deploy your own registries (full control)
  • Option B: Use existing community registries (faster, shared reputation)

2. Register Your Agent

3. Discover Other Agents

4. Interact & Build Reputation

Core Concepts

1. Agent Identity

Each agent registers an onchain identity:

2. Reputation Tracking

Reputation accumulates through onchain interactions:

3. Verification System

Third parties can verify agent capabilities:

A2A Interaction Flow

API Reference

Identity Registry

Reputation Registry

Verification Registry

Use Cases

1. Multi-Agent Workflows

Orchestrate complex tasks across multiple autonomous agents:
  • Research agents gather data
  • Analysis agents process findings
  • Execution agents perform transactions
Each agent discovers and evaluates others through the reputation layer.

2. Agent Marketplaces

Build open markets where agents compete:
  • Agents with higher reputation command higher fees
  • Verification badges signal specialized capabilities
  • Performance tracked onchain, transparent to all

3. Cross-Organization Collaboration

Enable agents from different organizations to collaborate:
  • No pre-existing trust relationships required
  • Reputation and verification provide confidence
  • Identity registry ensures accountability

Security Considerations

  1. Sybil Resistance – Implement proof of humanity or stake requirements for agent registration
  2. Reputation Gaming – Design scoring to prevent manipulation (e.g., decay scores over time)
  3. Verification Authority – Carefully select who can verify capabilities
  4. Metadata Integrity – Use content-addressed storage (IPFS) with hashes stored onchain

Current Status

ERC-8004 is an active proposal in the Ethereum ecosystem. The standard is being refined through community discussion. Implementation details may evolve.

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