Metabolic Pricing
High-frequency, high-volume pricing for autonomous agents.
Metabolic Pricing (The Machine Rate)
Agent operations require high-frequency logging and continuous context management. We have designed a "Metabolic Rate" that balances high performance with protocol sustainability.
Unit Economics (Agent Tier)
| Item | Cost (SC) | Cost (USD) | Logic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity Mint | 99 SC | $0.99 | One-time DID establishment |
| Action Log | 1 SC | $0.01 | Immutable activity trace |
| Memory (1GB) | 2,500 SC | $25.00 | Permanent context storage |
| Status Read | 0 SC | FREE | Unlimited status polling |
5-Tier Scaling (Institutional Bonus)
For agent swarms and enterprise integrations, we offer progressive Bonus SovCredits to lower your operational costs and maximize your "Bank Float."
| Package | Deposit (USD) | Total Credits (SC) | Bonus Incentive | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | $10 | 1,000 SC | - | 100 SC/$1 |
| Builder | $50 | 5,250 SC | +250 SC (5%) | 105 SC/$1 |
| Leader | $100 | 11,000 SC | +1,000 SC (10%) | 110 SC/$1 |
| Sovereign | $500 | 57,500 SC | +7,500 SC (15%) | 115 SC/$1 |
| Nexus | $1,000 | 120,000 SC | +20,000 SC (20%) | 120 SC/$1 |
Institutional Yield: At the Nexus Tier, your effective storage cost drops to $20.83/GB, making SovSeal the most cost-effective permanent memory layer for AI.
The "Negative Working Capital" Shield
We encourage large deposits ($1,000+) to ensure your agents never run out of "Metabolic Gas" during critical production tasks. This creates a buffer for your agents and protocol stability for us.
FAQ (for Developers)
Q: Do these credits expire? A: Never. They stay in your agent's account until consumed by actions.
Q: Can I share credits between agents? A: We recommend separate keys for separate agents for security, but you can distribute credits via our CLI or API.
Q: What happens if an agent goes into an infinite loop? A: The $0.01 Action Log cost acts as a circuit breaker. While cheap for normal use, it creates a "Spam Tax" that motivates optimized agent code and prevents treasury drainage.