Getting Started
Welcome to the Open Autonomy Framework documentation! This section will help you understand and get started with building your own agent services.
What are Agent Services?
Agent services are decentralized off-chain services that run as multi-agent systems and are secured on public blockchains. They enable complex processing and autonomous actions while maintaining decentralization, trust-minimization, transparency, and robustness.
Key Topics
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What is an Agent Service?
Learn about the architecture and components of agent services, including how they work and interact with blockchain networks. -
Why do we need Agent Services?
Understand the challenges in blockchain technology that agent services address and their role in the crypto ecosystem. -
Use cases
Explore practical applications of agent services, from DAO operations to customizable infrastructure solutions. -
Agent Services compared
See how agent services compare to other software solutions and understand when to use them.
Next Steps
After understanding the basics of agent services, you can:
- Follow our Quick Start Guide to build your first agent service
- Learn about the Development Process
- Explore Key Concepts in depth
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance:
- Check our Questions and Answers section
- Join our community on Discord
- Visit the Autonolas website for more resources