Agent Mandates
Autonomous Agent Wallets with Token-Embedded Governance
Executive Summary
AI agents that carry their own spending rules, compliance boundaries, and identity directly in their tokens. DUAL's Logic Layer embeds governance directly into the token — spending limits, approved counterparties, geo restrictions, and compliance rules all travel WITH the token. The missing infrastructure for the $3-5T agentic commerce economy.
Token Data Schema
What this token holds — every field is specific to Agent Mandates:
{
"immutable": {
"mandate_id": "UUID",
"principal_address": "0x...",
"agent_address": "0x..."
},
"mutable": {
"authority_scope": "string",
"transaction_limit": "uint256",
"active_delegation": "bool"
},
"compliance": {
"legal_verified": "bool",
"revocation_log": ["timestamp"]
}
}User Journey
Creates mandate granting agent authority to transact on their behalf
Token: mandate_id created, agent_address bound
Validates mandate against jurisdiction rules and principal intent
Token: legal_verified = true, authority_scope defined
Executes transaction within scope (e.g., purchasing inventory) up to limit
Token: transaction_limit checked, active_delegation = true
Audits agent actions against mandate terms and regulatory requirements
Token: transaction_log appended, audit_trail updated
Either party can revoke mandate; revocation recorded immutably
Token: active_delegation = false, revocation_log appended
Token Lifecycle
State machine transitions:
Why Not Just a Database?
| Approach | Portability | Mutable State | Cross-Org | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Power of Attorney | Paper-based | Manual revocation process | Single jurisdiction | Notary-verified |
| Smart Contract Delegation | On-chain only | Code-based revocation | Limited to chain | No legal interface |
| Enterprise IdP (Okta) | Enterprise-locked | Centralized policy updates | Internal SSO only | Enterprise-managed |
| DUAL Mandate Token | Open Event Bus | Scope + limit updates | Legal + crypto integration | Jurisdiction-verified |
Market Opportunity
Only platform where agent identity, governance, and compliance are embedded IN the token. Eliminates latency, security surface area, and trust requirements vs. external contract approaches (Coinbase x402, Circle, Stripe).
Business Model & Unit Economics
- Mandate Creation: $100 per mandate established; includes legal verification
- Scope Management: $20 per scope update or transaction limit modification
- Compliance Audit: $500/month for ongoing agent activity auditing and reporting
- Revocation Service: Included; immutable revocation logged in mandate token
Per-mandate: $100 + $20 per scope update + $500/month audit. Avg. corporate mandate: $600-1K/month revenue. COGS: $50/month. Gross margin: 90%.
5-Year Projections
| Year | ARR | Customers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | $200K | 500 mandates | Enterprise delegation pilot |
| Y2 | $1M | 3K mandates | Legal framework expansion |
| Y3 | $3M | 10K mandates | Multi-jurisdiction support |
| Y4 | $6M | 20K mandates | Agent liability standard |
| Y5 | $10M | 40K mandates | Digital power-of-attorney |
Competitive Positioning
| Competitor | Weakness | DUAL Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Power of Attorney (Notary) | Paper-based; limited audit; jurisdictional gaps; revocation ambiguous | Cryptographic mandate + immutable revocation log |
| Okta / Enterprise IdP | Internal only; no cross-org delegation; no legal enforceability | Cross-org mandate with legal verification |
| Gnosis Safe (Multi-Sig) | Crypto-native only; no legal interface; no scope limits | Legal + crypto hybrid + permission granularity |
Go-to-Market
Target enterprise procurement teams. 500 mandate pilot across 20 companies. Legal framework setup. Target: $200K ARR.
Expand to EU, APAC. Local legal verification per jurisdiction. Add international commerce support. Target: 3K mandates, $1M ARR.
Replace traditional notarized POA. Global standard for agent delegation.
90-Day MVP
- Mandate creation interface: Principal + agent + scope + limits
- Legal framework integration: Jurisdiction-specific verification
- Transaction logging: Agent action audit trail on-chain
- Revocation mechanism: Immutable revocation record + notification
- Compliance audit dashboard: Real-time scope breach detection
- Multi-jurisdiction support: US, EU, APAC legal templates
Risk Factors
On-chain mandate may not be recognized in court if legal challenge occurs.
Mitigation: Legal opinion pre-launch per jurisdiction; notarized signature layer; insurance for enforceability disputes.
Agent may exceed authority or use mandate fraudulently.
Mitigation: Real-time transaction monitoring; automatic scope breach alerts; immutable audit trail; bonding requirement.
Revocation in one jurisdiction may not be recognized in another.
Mitigation: Multi-jurisdictional legal review; cross-border enforcement insurance; dispute arbitration.
Bad actor claims to be authorized agent; legal verifier is deceived.
Mitigation: Multi-factor ID verification; notarized KYC; government ID cross-checking.
VC Pack Documents
Complete pre-seed investment package:
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Prerequisites: Complete the DUAL Quick Start Guide to set up your environment and API keys before building this concept.
# Build Agent Mandates on DUAL You are building a legal delegation and authority framework on DUAL. Start here: 1. Design the mandate schema: immutable mandate_id, principal_address, agent_address; mutable authority_scope, transaction_limit, active_delegation; compliance legal_verified, revocation_log[]. 2. Create the mandate creation workflow: - Principal specifies agent and authority scope (e.g., "purchase inventory up to $10K/month") - Define transaction_limit (e.g., "$10,000 per tx") - Principal + agent both sign mandate 3. Build legal verification: - Jurisdiction-specific legal review (US: UPA, EU: agency law, APAC: local frameworks) - Notarized signature or government ID cross-check - Set legal_verified = true - Create immutable legal record 4. Implement transaction monitoring: - Agent executes transactions up to transaction_limit - Log all agent actions on-chain - Flag scope breaches (e.g., agent buys off-limit category) - Audit trail immutable 5. Create revocation mechanism: - Either principal or agent can revoke mandate - Revocation is immutable (recorded in revocation_log[]) - Set active_delegation = false - Notify counterparties of revocation 6. Add compliance audit: - Real-time monitoring of agent actions - Detect fraud (scope exceeded, unauthorized transactions) - Insurance partnerships for enforceability disputes Start by defining the legal framework per jurisdiction and building the signature layer.