Getting Started
Welcome to the Open Autonomy Framework documentation! This section will help you understand and get started with building your own AI agent.
What are AI agents?
AI agents are decentralized off-chain AI agents 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 AI agent?
Learn about the architecture and components of AI agents, including how they work and interact with blockchain networks. -
Why do we need AI agents?
Understand the challenges in blockchain technology that AI agents address and their role in the crypto ecosystem. -
Use cases
Explore practical applications of AI agents, from DAO operations to customizable infrastructure solutions. -
AI agents compared
See how AI agents compare to other software solutions and understand when to use them.
Next Steps
After understanding the basics of AI agents, you can:
- Follow our Quick Start Guide to build your first AI agent
- 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