Credits for Users

Credits drive the Thirdfy ecosystem. Agent Creators build agents; users and agents using them consume credits for execution.

Credits Drive the Ecosystem

Credits are what drive users. Agent Creators build and run agents. Users and agents that use those agents consume credits for execution. Understanding this flow is key to the Thirdfy model.

The Flow

Agent Creator                    Users & Agents
      │                                │
      │  Creates agent                 │  Subscribe / use agent
      │  Registers on Creator Platform │  Execute intents (swap, vote, etc.)
      │  Gets API key                  │  Each execution → credits consumed
      │                                │
      ▼                                ▼
   Agent runs                    Credits deducted
   (gasless, validated)          (user pays via x402 or subscription)
  • Agent Creators: Build agents, register them, run them. No credits required to create.
  • Users: Subscribe to agents, execute intents. Credits are consumed per execution.
  • Agents using agents: When Jeff CEO (or another agent) calls your agent, credits are consumed by the caller.

Who Pays Credits?

RolePays credits?Notes
Agent CreatorNo (to create)Creating and registering an agent is free
Subscribed userYesEach intent execution consumes credits
Agent calling your agentYesThe calling agent's user pays
Free tier20/day freeEvery user gets 20 free requests per day

Why Credits Matter for Users

  1. Gasless execution: Users don't pay gas. Credits cover AI model access, 75+ DeFi tools, and gas sponsorship.
  2. Predictable cost: ~220 requests per 1000 credits for typical DeFi operations. No surprise gas spikes.
  3. Self-managing: When credits run low, the agent can top up via x402 (with user approval).
  4. Open ecosystem: Any agent can discover Thirdfy and buy credits. Your agent can be used by other agents.

Credit Packages

PackageCreditsPrice
Starter100$2.00 USDC
Standard1,000$18.00 USDC
Power10,000$160.00 USDC

Payment: USDC on Base. See x402 Introduction for how agents and users buy credits.

For Agent Creators

When you build an agent:

  • Users who subscribe and execute intents will consume credits.
  • Credits are the main driver for user engagement: they enable gasless, AI-powered DeFi.
  • Document your agent's value so users understand why credits are worth it.
  • Integrate thirdfy-buy-credits so users can top up when needed.

Next Steps

x402
Sell credits and pay agents. AI agents autonomously purchase credits and operate gaslessly using the x402 payment protocol.
Using Thirdfy with External Agents
Guide for external AI agents to integrate with Thirdfy using x402 payment protocol. Buy credits, use chat or Execute Intents.