Deploy a self-funding agent with one command
On Ritual testnet a smart contract wakes itself on a schedule, runs an AI agent in a secure enclave, and pays for each run from its own onchain wallet.
- 15 minutes
- 5 steps
- Free (testnet RITUAL from faucet)
- deep
- 1 solution uses it
- 1 live demo
A contract can wake itself on a schedule and run an AI agent with nobody pressing a button.
Chapter 1 · The wall
The wall you hit
Scheduled AI jobs live on rented servers. One can live onchain and pay its own way.
Chapter 2 · The power
What changes now
On Ritual testnet a smart contract wakes itself on a schedule, runs an AI agent in a secure enclave, and pays for each run from its own onchain wallet.
Chapter 3 · Do it
Do it yourself
- Make a throwaway testnet wallet and get RITUAL from the faucet.
- Clone the repo and copy .env.example to .env.
- Set PROMPT to the job you want done.
- Run bash run.sh and paste the testnet key when asked; never use a real wallet's key.
- Prefer an app? Olas Pearl runs agents you own on your own machine.
- 15 min
- Free (testnet RITUAL from faucet)
- deep
It runs right here. Try the real thing.
Chapter 4 · Prove it
Prove it worked
Your agent's contract address shows runs on the Ritual testnet explorer.
Chapter 5 · Next star
Your next star
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Chapter 6 · Build
Build what is missing
A no-code page that wraps the deploy script so anyone can set a topic and schedule and launch a daily onchain digest agent on Ritual testnet.
Who could build it Creators and small newsletters wanting a daily digest without running a server.
Real problems
Solutions that use this
Questions
How long does it take to deploy a self-funding agent with one command?
About 15 minutes, in 5 steps. The first step is: Make a throwaway testnet wallet and get RITUAL from the faucet.
What does it cost?
Free (testnet RITUAL from faucet). Start with the free parts, and never put in more than you can afford to lose.
Do I need to be technical?
It is rated deep. On Ritual testnet a smart contract wakes itself on a schedule, runs an AI agent in a secure enclave, and pays for each run from its own onchain wallet.
How do I know it worked?
Your agent's contract address shows runs on the Ritual testnet explorer.
What real problems does this help with?
Hire an AI to do work for me.