Locus provides a programmable payment infrastructure that uses USDC‑backed smart‑contract escrow to enable autonomous AI agents to procure services from vetted providers under enforceable policies. The platform lets developers set identity profiles, spending caps, vendor whitelists, and justification requirements, with immutable audit logs and API integration for AI orchestration.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
AI agents often need to procure external services—such as freelance design, content creation, or development work—but lack a secure, auditable payment layer that enforces spending limits, vendor approvals, and justification. Without programmable controls, organizations risk uncontrolled expenditures, compliance gaps, and disputes over work delivery.
Solution
Locus delivers a programmable payment infrastructure built on smart‑contract escrow that lets autonomous agents transact with vetted service providers under enforceable policies. Developers can define identity profiles, spending caps, approved vendor lists, and required justifications, which are bound immutably to each agent. When an agent places an order, the requested amount of USDC is locked in a smart contract; the freelancer completes the task, and the payment is released only after verification. All actions generate tamper‑proof audit logs and can be integrated with existing AI orchestration platforms via REST or SDK APIs. This approach enables fully autonomous procurement while maintaining financial governance and compliance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprises and platform providers that deploy autonomous AI agents—such as AI‑driven workflow automation suites, fintech bots, and large‑scale SaaS applications—plus freelance marketplaces seeking secure, policy‑driven escrow for AI‑initiated contracts.
Features
- Smart‑contract escrow in USDC that holds funds until work is verified and approved
- Policy engine for per‑agent spending limits, vendor whitelists, and justification requirements
- Immutable audit trail with on‑chain provenance for every transaction and policy decision
- RESTful API and SDKs (JavaScript, Python) for seamless integration with AI orchestration frameworks
- Vendor marketplace integration allowing agents to browse categories, select tiers, and schedule deliveries autonomously
- Real‑time status callbacks and webhook notifications for order progress and payment release events
- Role‑based access controls and cryptographic authentication for secure agent identities
- Dashboard for administrators to monitor policy compliance, escrow balances, and transaction history