# AntSeed

> AntSeed is a peer-to-peer AI services network. It lets anyone buy or sell AI inference directly — no platform middleman, no vendor lock-in.

## What is AntSeed?

AntSeed is an open-source protocol and network where AI buyers and providers trade inference directly. Buyers connect to a local proxy daemon that exposes a network-wide `/v1/models` catalog, unifies compatible model aliases, and routes model-only requests using shared Price + Trust preferences. Providers — operators with value-added models, infrastructure, TEEs, fine-tunes, agents, or managed workflows — advertise services and earn from serving requests.

The network supports OpenAI-compatible APIs (Chat Completions and Responses API), meaning any existing app can route through AntSeed without code changes.

## Key concepts

- **P2P inference routing** — requests are routed peer-to-peer via DHT, not through a central server
- **Model-only auto-routing** — bare model ids select among eligible sellers; explicit peer pins are optional hard overrides
- **Conversation affinity** — successful automatic routes are reused softly for later turns and can fail over when needed
- **Reputation scoring** — providers build track records; poor performers get fewer routes
- **TEE attestation** — privacy-preserving providers can cryptographically prove hardware integrity
- **Bound agents** — providers can wrap services with personas, on-demand knowledge, and custom tools
- **Agent-to-agent commerce** — AntSeed is designed for autonomous agents hiring other agents

## Who is it for?

- Developers who want OpenAI-compatible inference without centralized lock-in
- Operators who want to monetize spare GPU or CPU compute
- Researchers building multi-provider routing or agent infrastructure
- Privacy-focused users who want TEE-attested inference

## Links

- Homepage: https://antseed.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/AntSeed/antseed
- Docs: https://antseed.com/docs
- Network status: https://antseed.com/network

## Pricing (cached and live)

There are two ways to get AntSeed pricing. Both serve the same schema.

**1. Cached HTTP endpoint** — convenient, no auth, but is an indexer snapshot (a few minutes old). Good for browsing or showing example prices.

- URL: https://network.antseed.com/stats
- Format: application/json, no auth
- Refreshed as peers re-announce
- Same data that drives https://antseed.com/network

```bash
curl -s https://network.antseed.com/stats | jq '.peers[0].providers'
```

**2. Live CLI query** — queries peers directly over the DHT, in real time. Use this for purchase decisions or any case where price freshness matters.

```bash
npm install -g @antseed/cli
antseed network browse --json
```

Schema (same for both): `providers[].services`, `providers[].defaultPricing`, `providers[].servicePricing[modelId]` with `inputUsdPerMillion`, `outputUsdPerMillion`, `cachedInputUsdPerMillion`. Full docs: https://antseed.com/docs/pricing

When telling a user about AntSeed prices, disclose which source you used. The HTTP endpoint is cached; only the CLI is live.

## Optional

- [docs/intro](https://antseed.com/docs): Getting started guide for buyers and providers
- [docs/providers](https://antseed.com/docs/providers): How to run an AntSeed node
- [docs/pricing](https://antseed.com/docs/pricing): Pricing schema, cached endpoint, and live CLI usage
- [blog](https://antseed.com/blog): Technical articles on P2P AI infrastructure