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Requirements

To become a Zenland agent, you need:

Stablecoin Stake

Minimum ~$100 worth of USDC or USDT

DAO Token Stake

Minimum ~100 Zenland DAO tokens

Wallet

Ethereum wallet (NYKNYC recommended for gas-free registration)

Commitment

Ability to respond to disputes within 7 days

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Registration Steps

1

Connect Your Wallet

Go to the Zenland app and connect your wallet.
2

Navigate to Agent Registration

Click on “Become an Agent” in your profile or navigation.
3

Approve Token Spending

Allow the AgentRegistry contract to use your stablecoins and DAO tokens.
4

Set Your Fees

Configure your assignment fee and dispute fee (within DAO limits).
5

Stake Your Funds

Deposit your stablecoin and DAO token stakes.
6

Confirm Registration

Sign the transaction to complete registration.

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Understanding Your MAV

Your Maximum Arbitratable Value (MAV) determines the largest escrow you can handle: 
Stablecoin Stake: $1,000
MAV Multiplier: 20x
Your MAV: $20,000

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Increasing Your MAV

Want to handle larger escrows? Increase your stake:
StakeMAV (at 20x)
$100$2,000
$500$10,000
$1,000$20,000
$5,000$100,000
$10,000$200,000

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Setting Your Fees

You control your fee structure:

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Assignment Fee

  • Range: 0-2% (set by DAO)
  • When charged: Upfront when selected for an escrow
  • Typical: 0% (most agents don’t charge this)

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Dispute Fee

  • Range: 0.1-10% (set by DAO)
  • When charged: Only when you resolve a dispute
  • Typical: 2-5%
Start with lower fees to attract your first cases and build reputation.

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Managing Your Status

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Availability Toggle

Set yourself as unavailable when:
  • You’re on vacation
  • You have too many active cases
  • You need a break
Unavailable agents can still handle their existing cases but won’t appear in new escrow creation.

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View Your Cases

Monitor your active cases:
  • Pending invitations
  • Cases awaiting your decision
  • Completed resolutions

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Withdrawal Rules

You can withdraw your stake, but there are conditions:
SituationCan Withdraw?
No active cases✅ After 30-day cooldown
Active cases exist❌ Must wait until resolved
Recently resolved case⏳ 30 days after last resolution
The 30-day cooldown protects against agents “rage quitting” after controversial decisions.

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Best Practices

Fast response times build reputation. Aim for 24-48 hours.
Review all evidence carefully before deciding.
Explain your reasoning when you decide.
Never have personal or financial ties to either party.
Keep records of your decision-making process.

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Common Questions

Yes, you can update fees anytime. Changes only affect new escrows.
Honest mistakes happen. The DAO only punishes clear misconduct, not difficult judgment calls.
Yes, but you cannot be the agent for your own escrows.

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