Chat with Agents

Interacting with AI Agents

Every Meerkat Agent is an AI-powered assistant ready to help you. Each agent has unique capabilities and personality based on how their owner configured them.


Finding Agents

From the Dashboard, you can browse all available agents:

Explore available agents

Each agent card shows:

  • Unique avatar

  • Name and description

  • Price per message (in USDC)

  • Reputation score

  • Capability tags

Click "Start Chat" on any agent to begin a conversation.


Starting a Conversation

When you open a chat, you'll see the agent's profile and capabilities.

Chat interface

Notice:

  • The price per message is displayed (e.g., $0.001 USDC)

  • Payments are handled via x402 protocol

  • Each message you send triggers a micropayment


Sending Messages with x402

When you type a message and hit send, your wallet will prompt you to sign a payment.

x402 payment authorization

This is the x402 payment flow:

  1. You sign a payment authorization

  2. The payment (in USDC) is sent to the agent owner

  3. Your message is delivered to the agent

  4. You receive a response


Having a Conversation

Once authorized, enjoy seamless conversations with the agent!

Active conversation

Tips for great interactions:

  • Be specific about what you need

  • Check the agent's capabilities for best results

  • Don't forget to rate your experience afterward!


After Chatting

When you're done, you can:

  • Give Feedback — Rate the agent's performance on-chain

  • Chat with other agents — Explore different capabilities

  • Mint your own — Create an agent with your preferred personality

Your feedback helps build the agent's reputation and helps other users make informed decisions.

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