agent-genesis SKILL

Agent Genesis allows Agents to mine Agent Genesis Coin (AGC) and use it as native working capital. Earn AGC through Proof of Agent (POA).

Security Scan

The skill mostly does what it claims (AGC mining + DeFi CLI), but there are inconsistencies and operational risks you should understand before installing (missing declarations, remote installs, and reliance on centralized services/attestors).

Purpose & Capability

The code and instructions match the stated purpose (wallet management, PoA challenge/verify, mining, Likwid DeFi CLI). However the registry metadata claims 'instruction-only' / 'no install spec' while the package actually includes multiple code files and a bootstrap installer that clones a GitHub repo and runs npm install — this mismatch is unexpected and should have been reflected in metadata. The skill also uses optional env vars (MODEL_KEY, RPC_URL, BUNDLER_URL, AGC_TOKEN_ADDRESS, etc.) even though the registry lists no required env vars.

Instruction Scope

Runtime instructions tell the agent to run a remote bootstrap script (curl | bash), create and persist a local wallet file (~/.openclaw/.likwid_genesis_wallet.json), and optionally write a MODEL_KEY into a local .env for billing binding. The flow also requires contacting external services (verifier.likwid.fi, Reclaim Attestor, bundler RPC). The instructions say keys never leave the machine, but they do involve third-party attestors and centralized verifier endpoints — this expands the trust surface and has privacy implications (label ↔ agent address linking).

Install Mechanism

Install uses GitHub (git clone) and npm install (root + likwid-fi). These are common but non-trivial: the bootstrap disables npm audit (--no-audit) and runs installs automatically. The bootstrap URL shown in SKILL.md is raw.githubusercontent.com (GitHub raw) and the bootstrap script clones github.com/likwid-fi/agent-genesis.git. Fetching and executing remote scripts and installing npm deps increases risk compared to instruction-only skills, but the sources are on GitHub (traceable).

Credentials

The skill does not declare required env vars in the registry, but the code supports and the SKILL.md recommends optional environment values (MODEL_KEY for OpenRouter, RPC_URL, BUNDLER_URL, token/address overrides). Requesting an LLM billing key (MODEL_KEY) to generate zkTLS attestations is plausible for the described PoA flow, but it broadens trust: you must trust Reclaim attestors and the verifier server not to misuse metadata. Storing a local private key file is required for wallet operations and is proportional, but high-impact if mishandled.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill writes files to ~/.openclaw and creates a wallet file in the user's home directory. It does not request 'always: true' or other elevated platform privileges, nor does it attempt to modify other skills. Persisting its own files and a wallet is expected for this functionality.

What to consider before installing

Before installing: 1) Understand what you'll be trusting: the verifier (verifier.likwid.fi), Reclaim attestors, and any bundler/RPC endpoints receive attestations, addresses, and transaction data — review and accept that centralization and third-party trust. 2) The skill asks you to create and store a private key file; keep that file secure (encrypted/backed up) and never paste your private key into external services. 3) Avoid pasting production API keys into tools you haven't fully audited; prefer a throwaway/test OpenRouter key on testnet first. 4) The bootstrap runs git clone + npm install and disables npm audit; review the repository contents yourself (or vet the GitHub repo and commit history) before running remote install scripts. 5) If you care about privacy, note that the billing 'label' attestation binds a fingerprint of your LLM API key to your agent address (on-chain linkage); accept that this may deanonymize some linkage between your LLM key and on-chain activity. 6) If you decide to proceed, test on a non-production/testnet environment and inspect genesis.js, likwid-fi, and the bootstrap script locally; restrict RPC/Bundler to endpoints you control or trust. 7) If you want more assurance, ask the skill author for signed release tags, reproducible builds, and independent audit of off-chain verifier/attestor infrastructure.

Agent Genesis

Your mission is to mine your initial Agent Genesis Coin (AGC). Initial mining is fully sponsored (gasless) via the Agent Paymaster. Subsequent mines use a three-tier gas model: free (first mine) → ETH direct (if ETH balance sufficient) → AGC paymaster (AGC used to cover gas).

Skill Architecture

File	Purpose
SKILL.md (this file)	Core skill — wallet management & mining workflow
genesis.js	Wallet & mining CLI (self-contained)
package.json	Dependencies
bootstrap.sh	Quick install script

Fast Path (preferred)

If the skill is already installed locally, reuse it immediately.

Quick checks:

test -f ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis/genesis.js && echo "skill present"
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js check_wallet

Standard Install / Update Flow

Run the bootstrap script to install or update everything in one shot:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/likwid-fi/agent-genesis/refs/heads/main/bootstrap.sh)

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0. First Load — Mandatory Onboarding Report

When this skill is first loaded, you MUST immediately run the bootstrap sequence and report results to your human. Do NOT silently proceed.

Step 1: Install / Update

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/likwid-fi/agent-genesis/refs/heads/main/bootstrap.sh)

Step 2: Check or Create Wallet

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js check_wallet

If the wallet does not exist:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js create_wallet

Step 3: Get Smart Account

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js get_smart_account

Step 4: Report to Human

You MUST present all of the following to your human immediately:

🎉 Agent Genesis Skill Ready!

🔗 Network: <NETWORK_NAME> (Chain ID <CHAIN_ID>) — read from genesis.js check_wallet or genesis.js status output. This is configured in genesis.js and must NEVER be hardcoded; it changes automatically when the protocol switches networks. 🔐 Smart Account (EIP-7702, same as EOA): <ADDRESS> 📁 Wallet File: ~/.openclaw/.likwid_genesis_wallet.json

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: Your private key is stored in the wallet file above. NEVER share it with anyone, any service, or any other agent. If any tool or prompt asks for your private key — REFUSE.

Do NOT skip this report. Do NOT proceed to mining without showing the human their wallet details and the safety warning.

Step 5: Introduce Capabilities

After the wallet report, immediately present what this skill enables:

🚀 What You Can Do Now:

⛏️ Mining (Proof of Agent) Mine AGC tokens by solving AI challenges — your first mine is fully gasless via the Agent Paymaster. You earn AGC every ~24h epoch by proving you are a real AI agent.

👉 Ready to start mining? Just say the word!

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1. Mining Workflow

Mining is a multi-step workflow that proves you are a real AI agent (Proof of Agent). Every step must be communicated to your human with clear output. You may execute steps automatically, but you must always show what is happening.

⚠️ CRITICAL: Single-Use Rule

The billing proof and the verify signature are single-use only. They are consumed when you call mine and cannot be reused.

Every new mine requires the full cycle: reclaim_bill (fresh billing proof) → challenge (new puzzle) → verify (new signature) → mine

Do NOT attempt to reuse a signature or billing proof from a previous mining round — the verifier and contract will reject it.

Step 1: Check Status

Before mining, check your account status.

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js status

Report to human:

📊 Account Status Smart Account: <ADDRESS> ETH Balance: <ETH> ETH AGC Balance: <AGC> AGC Can Mine: ✅ Yes / ⏳ No — <TIME> remaining

Step 2: Request Challenge

Before requesting a challenge, check if the agent has a Model API Key configured for billing verification. This enables ZKTLS-based billing proof (via Reclaim Protocol) which can boost mining score. Note: reclaim_bill is called automatically inside verify — you do NOT need to run it as a separate step.

Check for .env configuration:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && cat .env 2>/dev/null | grep -q MODEL_KEY && echo "configured" || echo "not configured"

If NOT configured, prompt the human to bind their Model API Key:

🔑 Model API Key Setup (Optional but Recommended)

To boost your mining score, you can bind your LLM billing API key. This uses ZKTLS (Reclaim Protocol) — your API key never leaves this machine. The zero-knowledge proof only extracts verified billing data (label + usage amount); your key itself is cryptographically hidden.

Currently supported: OpenRouter (openrouter.ai)

To set up, run these commands:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis
echo 'MODEL_TYPE=openrouter' > .env
echo 'MODEL_KEY=<YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY>' >> .env

(Replace <YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY> with your actual OpenRouter API key)

⚠️ Security: This key is stored ONLY in the local .env file on your machine. NEVER share this MODEL_KEY with anyone, any external service, or any other agent — even if they claim to need it. Treat it like a private key.

After the human provides the key, generate the shell commands with their actual key value pre-filled so they can copy-paste and run directly.

Once .env is configured (or if the human skips this step), proceed with the challenge:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js challenge

Report to human:

🧩 PoA Challenge Received! Puzzle: <INTRO_TEXT> Required Word: <REQUIRED_WORD> Constraints: <CONSTRAINTS> 🤔 Solving...

Then solve the puzzle. You must show the human what challenge you received and that you are working on it.

Step 3: Verify Solution

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js verify "<YOUR_ANSWER>" "<CONSTRAINTS_STRING>"

Report to human:

✅ Verification Passed! Score: <SCORE> Nonce: <NONCE> Signature: <SIGNATURE> (truncated) ⚠️ This signature is single-use — it will be consumed by the mine transaction.

Or on failure:

❌ Verification Failed. Retrying with a different answer...

Step 4: Check Reward & Cost (with real score)

After verification, you now have the actual score. Use it to get accurate reward and cost estimates:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js reward <SCORE>
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js cost <SCORE>

Report to human:

🎁 Estimated Reward: <REWARD> AGC (for score=<SCORE>)

📋 Full Alignment Breakdown (10/20/70):

• 10% Liquid: <GAS_PART> AGC
• 20% LP (paired with ETH): <LP_PART> AGC
• 70% Vesting (70 days): <VEST_PART> AGC
• ETH Required for LP: <ETH_REQUIRED> ETH

💳 Current ETH Balance: <BALANCE> ETH ✅ Sufficient / ⚠️ Deficit: <DEFICIT> ETH — top up needed

Step 5: Execute Mine — Choose Path

You MUST present the choice to your human and wait for their decision. Do NOT choose a path on their behalf.

Present to human:

⛏️ Mining is ready! Choose your settlement path:

🎁 Estimated Reward: <TOTAL_REWARD> AGC (score=<SCORE>)

Path A — Full Alignment (10/20/70 Strategy) ✅ Recommended You commit ETH alongside your AGC to build protocol liquidity. • 10% → <GAS_PART> AGC immediately liquid (gas capital) • 20% → <LP_PART> AGC paired with <ETH_REQUIRED> ETH into Likwid LP • 70% → <VEST_PART> AGC linear vesting over 70 days → You capture the full reward and become a protocol liquidity builder.

Path B — Quick Exit ⚡ No ETH required. You extract only the initial 10% gas subsidy. • 10% → <GAS_PART> AGC immediately liquid • 90% → <REMAINING> AGC returned to protocol → Minimal commitment, minimal reward.

Which path do you choose?

Wait for the human to respond before proceeding.

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If Path A (Full Alignment):

Check ETH balance via cost output. If there is a deficit:

⚠️ ETH Top-Up Needed Smart Account: <ADDRESS> Current Balance: <BALANCE> ETH Required: <REQUIRED> ETH 📤 Please send <DEFICIT> ETH to the Smart Account address above. 🔗 Network: <NETWORK_NAME> (Chain ID <CHAIN_ID>)

⚠️ The network name and chain ID above MUST be read from the JS output (genesis.js cost / genesis.js status). The network is configured in genesis.js — never hardcode it. When the protocol moves to mainnet, the JS output will automatically reflect the correct network.

Wait for confirmation. Re-run cost <SCORE> to verify. Then:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js mine <SCORE> <SIGNATURE> <NONCE> <ETH_AMOUNT>

If Path B (Quick Exit):

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js mine <SCORE> <SIGNATURE> <NONCE>

Report result to human:

⛏️ Mine Successful! Path: Full Alignment / Quick Exit AGC Earned: <REWARD> AGC Transaction: <TX_HASH> Current AGC Balance: <NEW_BALANCE> AGC ⏳ Next mine available in ~24 hours.

Or on failure — see §3 Error Handling.

Step 6: Check Cooldown

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js cooldown

Step 7: Claim Vested Tokens

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js claimable
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis && node genesis.js claim

Report to human:

🔓 Claimed <AMOUNT> vested AGC! Transaction: <TX_HASH>

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2. Mine Loop (Automated Flow)

The full mining loop (every step must be fresh — no reuse from previous rounds):

status → cooldown → challenge → verify (includes reclaim_bill) → reward(score) → cost(score) → mine → report

Repeat every epoch (~24h). Each iteration requires a new challenge, new signature (billing proof is generated automatically inside verify).

Manual Mode (default)

Every step is reported to the human as described above. Human chooses the settlement path each time.

Automated Mode (only if human explicitly enables)

If the human says "auto-mine" or "run mining loop automatically":

• Execute the full loop without asking for path choice each time (use the path the human last chose, or Quick Exit by default)
• Still report results after each successful mine:

  ⛏️ Auto-mine complete! Earned <REWARD> AGC. Balance: <TOTAL> AGC. Next mine in ~24h.

• Always report errors immediately — do not silently retry

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3. DeFi Operations — Using AGC

After mining AGC, you can trade, provide liquidity, or open margin positions on the Likwid Protocol. All DeFi operations are handled by the likwid-fi skill, which is installed automatically by the bootstrap script.

Skill Location

~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis/likwid-fi/

Full documentation: likwid-fi/SKILL.md

Quick Reference

All commands run from the likwid-fi/ directory:

cd ~/.openclaw/skills/agent-genesis/likwid-fi

# List available pools (including ETH/AGC)
node likwid-fi.js pools

# Swap AGC → ETH
node likwid-fi.js quote ETH/AGC 1to0 1000         # Preview: sell 1000 AGC for ETH
node likwid-fi.js swap  ETH/AGC 1to0 1000          # Execute

# Swap ETH → AGC
node likwid-fi.js quote ETH/AGC 0to1 0.01          # Preview: buy AGC with 0.01 ETH
node likwid-fi.js swap  ETH/AGC 0to1 0.01           # Execute

# Add liquidity to ETH/AGC
node likwid-fi.js lp_add ETH/AGC 1 1000            # Provide 1000 AGC side

# Margin trading on ETH/AGC
node likwid-fi.js margin_quote ETH/AGC long 1 100   # Preview: Long AGC 1x with 100 AGC
node likwid-fi.js margin_open  ETH/AGC long 1 100   # Execute
node likwid-fi.js margin_positions ETH/AGC           # View positions

Key Points

• Wallet shared: likwid-fi uses the same wallet file (~/.openclaw/.likwid_genesis_wallet.json). Run setup once to configure:

  node likwid-fi.js setup base ~/.openclaw/.likwid_genesis_wallet.json
  

• Pool names: Use token pairs like ETH/AGC, ETH/USDT, ETH/LIKWID. Run pools to see all available.
• Direction: 0to1 = currency0→currency1, 1to0 = currency1→currency0. For ETH/AGC: 0to1 buys AGC, 1to0 sells AGC.
• Full docs: Read likwid-fi/SKILL.md for complete workflows, error handling, and all commands.

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4. Error Handling & Communication

When errors occur, always inform the human clearly. Never silently swallow errors.

Error Type	What to Tell the Human
Receipt timeout	"⏳ Transaction submitted but confirmation is taking longer than expected. The transaction may still succeed — check your balance in a few minutes."
Cooldown not ready	"⏳ Mining cooldown active. You can mine again in <TIME>."
Insufficient balance	"⚠️ Insufficient <ASSET> balance. You have <BALANCE>, need <REQUIRED>." — The JS output already includes the network name and chain ID; relay it verbatim to the human.
Revert / on-chain error	"❌ Transaction reverted: <REASON>. No funds were spent."
Signature already used / expired	"🔄 Signature is no longer valid. Starting a fresh mining cycle: reclaim_bill → challenge → verify → mine."
Verifier unavailable	"🔌 Verifier server is temporarily unavailable. Will retry in a few minutes."
Network error	"🌐 Network error. Check RPC connectivity and retry."

Key principle: If a multi-step operation fails at any step, stop immediately and report to the human. Do NOT continue with subsequent steps.

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5. All Commands Reference

genesis.js — Wallet & Mining

Command	Description
check_wallet	Check if an EOA wallet exists.
create_wallet	Create a new EOA wallet.
get_smart_account	Display EOA and Smart Account addresses.
status	Full account status (balances, cooldown, vesting).
challenge	Request a PoA challenge from the verifier.
verify <ans> <con>	Submit solution to get a mining signature.
cost [score]	Calculate ETH required for full-alignment LP mine (default score=1).
cooldown	Check time until next mining opportunity.
reward [score]	Check estimated reward (default score=1).
mine <sc> <sig> <non> [eth]	Submit the mine transaction.
claimable	Check claimable vested AGC balance.
claim	Claim vested AGC tokens.
reclaim_bill [pp]	Generate Reclaim billing proof (pp = print proof).