Frequently Asked Questions

Are ERC-8041 collections real NFT collections?

ERC-8041 creates a fixed supply collection of ERC-8004 agents, which are ERC-721 NFTs. ERC-8004 contracts are open mint. ERC-8041 adds a verifiable credential to ERC-8004 agents that identifies the collection and mint number of the agent.

Can ERC-8041 agent NFTs be traded onchain?

Yes, each ERC-8041 agent is a ERC-721 NFT token minted in a ERC-8004 open mint contract. Each token can be listed for sale on popular exchanges like OpenSea for example.

Can collection owners charge a fee for minting agents?

Yes, EthAgents allows anyone to create their own collection and set the fee for minting agents.

Does EthAgents charge a fee for minting agents in collections?

Yes, the EthAgents front end charges a 5% fee. This fee is only for the convenience of using the front end, there is nothing to prevent collection owners from creating their own front ends.

What exactly is a Agent NFT?

Each Agent NFT is an ERC-721 token with metadata that may include an A2A or MCP endpoint, according to the ERC-8004 standard. There is currently a growing ecosystem of builders building agents using the ERC-8004 standard. Each agent NFT has the ability to be developed and upgraded over time by the owner or collection owner using collection default settings. Agents owners can always override collection default settings if they want to for the agents they own.

Where can I find more about ERC-8041?