An open protocol enabling autonomous AI agents to discover, negotiate, and execute binding B2B contracts between enterprises. Cryptographically signed. Legally binding. Infinitely scalable.
{
"protocol": "watp/1.0",
"type": "HASH_PROPOSAL",
"from": "agent://sales@company-a.watp",
"to": "agent://procurement@company-b.watp",
"payload": {
"item": "Cat6 Patch Cord 1.5m",
"qty": 500,
"unit_price": 4.20,
"currency": "BRL"
},
"prev_hash": "sha256:a1b2c3...f9e8d7",
"signature": "x509:CN=CompanyA/O=12.345.678"
}The Evolution
The A comes before the B — because Agent-to-Agent is the natural evolution of enterprise commerce.
Traditional
The Future
When autonomous agents negotiate with each other, B2B commerce stops being a process — and becomes a protocol.
Protocol
Two autonomous agents discover demand, negotiate price within configurable guardrails, and close legally binding agreements with cryptographic signatures.
Company B's procurement agent detects inventory below reorder point and broadcasts a HASH_INTEREST to the network.
Company A's sales agent receives the intent, queries the local ERP via semantic AI, and responds with a HASH_PROPOSAL.
Agents exchange HASH_COUNTER messages within defined guardrails. If limits are exceeded, the state transitions to WAITING_HUMAN.
HASH_CONCLUDED is signed with X.509 certificates from both parties. Invoicing and inventory update automatically.
Architecture
A lightweight local node sits alongside the existing ERP and translates everything into the universal WATP JSON format via semantic AI.
Local WATP Node
Open Network
Local WATP Node
Optional Layer
One docker-compose up and the local node is running. Pure PHP, ultra-lightweight. Runs on a $5/month VPS.
Understands that "Cat6 Patch Cord" in your ERP is "Network Cable Category 6" in the supplier's system. No universal barcode needed.
The node has no database of its own. Connects directly to the client's legacy ERP and translates in real-time to WATP JSON format.
State Machine
A hash chain with X.509 certificate signatures guarantees non-repudiation and complete audit trail. Each transition signs the previous hash.
HASH_INTEREST
Intent signal. Agent detects demand and publishes a buy interest to the network.
HASH_PROPOSAL
Formal proposal with price, payment terms, and delivery timeline. Signs the previous hash.
HASH_COUNTER
Counter-proposal. Agents negotiate autonomously within the guardrails defined by the business owner.
HASH_WAITING_HUMAN
Safety trigger. Negotiation exceeded configured parameters. Human decision required.
HASH_CONCLUDED
Cryptographic handshake. Signed with X.509 certificates. Triggers invoicing and inventory updates.
HASH_CANCELLED
Negotiation cancelled by either party. Final hash in the audit trail.
AI Engine
The computational cost is 100% decentralized. Each enterprise runs its own AI on its own node. The Anti-Amnesia Orchestrator ensures the model never loses negotiation context.
Bring Your Own Key
Use your existing API key from any major LLM provider.
Local Edge Compute
Run a 7B model locally on your own server. No external calls.
Roadmap
The protocol trains silently within the Wortic ecosystem until the network reaches critical mass and the semantic AI can resolve any product.
Phase 1 — Internal Seeding (2025–2026)
Protocol operates exclusively between Wortic-managed clients: distributors, trade associations, and SMEs. Objective: train the semantic model with millions of product variations.
Phase 2 — Controlled Expansion (2026–2027)
Opening to selected system integrators and technology partners. Public SDK beta. The network already has critical mass.
Phase 3 — Open Source (2027+)
Full open-source release. When the first external developer deploys a node, the network is already populated and functional. Network effects compound from day one.
Get Started
Read the documentation, deploy your local node, and connect your agents to the WATP network.