IntelliTrade

IntelliTrade is a decentralized AI Agent Marketplace that enables developers to publish, monetize, and distribute their AI agents securely. Each agent is containerized with Docker, encrypted using Lighthouse IPFS, and linked to a DataCoin token that controls access rights.

Only verified token holders can decrypt and execute the agent, ensuring ownership-based access control. All payments are processed cross-chain using the Nexus SDK, allowing users to pay with USDC on any supported network while developers receive instant settlement in their preferred chain.

The result is a trustless, token-gated AI economy where developers retain full control of their code, users gain secure access, and transactions happen seamlessly across blockchains.

The IntelliTrade platform was built using a combination of modern Web3 technologies and secure decentralized storage systems. The frontend is developed with Next.js and React, providing a fast, modular interface for browsing, purchasing, and managing AI agents. Styling is handled with Tailwind CSS, while RainbowKit and Wagmi enable seamless multi-chain wallet integration for users to connect and interact with their on-chain assets.

On the blockchain side, Nexus SDK powers cross-chain payments and bridging. It allows users to pay for agents using USDC on any supported chain, while the system automatically routes funds to the creator’s preferred network. The DataCoinVault and AgentRegistry smart contracts were developed using Solidity and deployed via the Hardhat toolchain. These contracts handle agent registration, token-gated access, and DataCoin minting — ensuring that only verified users can decrypt and execute AI agents.

For data storage and encryption, the team integrated Lighthouse IPFS, which provides decentralized file storage with encryption. Each uploaded Dockerized agent (.tar file) is encrypted client-side using Kavach (threshold encryption). The encryption key is bound to a specific on-chain condition that verifies DataCoin ownership. This means only users holding the correct DataCoin can request the key, decrypt the file, and run the agent.

The AI agents themselves are containerized using Docker, making them universally executable in any environment. When a developer uploads an agent, the system stores its metadata — such as CID, description, price, and chain preference — in the registry, while keeping the source code fully private. This combination of Docker portability and Lighthouse encryption ensures that AI agents remain secure, verifiable, and interoperable.

Together, these components form a decentralized architecture that merges blockchain payments, encrypted storage, and AI code execution. By connecting Nexus SDK for multi-chain financial operations with Lighthouse IPFS for encrypted data management, IntelliTrade creates a seamless, secure, and fully on-chain ecosystem for AI agent monetization.