> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zen.land/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Becoming an Agent

> How to register as a Zenland dispute resolution agent.

## Requirements

To become a Zenland agent, you need:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Stablecoin Stake" icon="dollar-sign">
    Minimum \~\$100 worth of USDC or USDT
  </Card>

  <Card title="DAO Token Stake" icon="coins">
    Minimum \~100 Zenland DAO tokens
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wallet" icon="wallet">
    Ethereum wallet (NYKNYC recommended for gas-free registration)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commitment" icon="clock">
    Ability to respond to disputes within 7 days
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Registration Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Wallet">
    Go to the Zenland app and connect your wallet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Agent Registration">
    Click on "Become an Agent" in your profile or navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve Token Spending">
    Allow the AgentRegistry contract to use your stablecoins and DAO tokens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Your Fees">
    Configure your assignment fee and dispute fee (within DAO limits).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Stake Your Funds">
    Deposit your stablecoin and DAO token stakes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Registration">
    Sign the transaction to complete registration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 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
```

### Increasing Your MAV

Want to handle larger escrows? Increase your stake:

| Stake    | MAV (at 20x) |
| -------- | ------------ |
| \$100    | \$2,000      |
| \$500    | \$10,000     |
| \$1,000  | \$20,000     |
| \$5,000  | \$100,000    |
| \$10,000 | \$200,000    |

***

## Setting Your Fees

You control your fee structure:

### Assignment Fee

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

### Dispute Fee

* **Range:** 0.1-10% (set by DAO)
* **When charged:** Only when you resolve a dispute
* **Typical:** 2-5%

<Tip>
  Start with lower fees to attract your first cases and build reputation.
</Tip>

***

## Managing Your Status

### Availability Toggle

Set yourself as unavailable when:

* You're on vacation
* You have too many active cases
* You need a break

<Note>
  Unavailable agents can still handle their existing cases but won't appear in new escrow creation.
</Note>

### View Your Cases

Monitor your active cases:

* Pending invitations
* Cases awaiting your decision
* Completed resolutions

***

## Withdrawal Rules

You can withdraw your stake, but there are conditions:

| Situation              | Can Withdraw?                   |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| No active cases        | ✅ After 30-day cooldown         |
| Active cases exist     | ❌ Must wait until resolved      |
| Recently resolved case | ⏳ 30 days after last resolution |

<Warning>
  The 30-day cooldown protects against agents "rage quitting" after controversial decisions.
</Warning>

***

## Best Practices

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  <Accordion title="Respond quickly" icon="bolt">
    Fast response times build reputation. Aim for 24-48 hours.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Be thorough" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Review all evidence carefully before deciding.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Communicate clearly" icon="comments">
    Explain your reasoning when you decide.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Stay neutral" icon="scale-balanced">
    Never have personal or financial ties to either party.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document everything" icon="file">
    Keep records of your decision-making process.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Common Questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I change my fees after registration?">
    Yes, you can update fees anytime. Changes only affect new escrows.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I make a wrong decision?">
    Honest mistakes happen. The DAO only punishes clear misconduct, not difficult judgment calls.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I be an agent and a user?">
    Yes, but you cannot be the agent for your own escrows.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  Understand the staking mechanics →
</Card>