Open protocol for AI agent identity, DNS-anchored and post-quantum native, governed by a nonprofit
Stage
Not given
Startup
Founded
Not given
2026
Based in
US
MX
Pricing model
Freemium
Open source
Pricing
Prepaid compute at $0.02 per compute-unit hour. Minimum $5 top-up with no monthly subscription. Machine rates: Lite $0.02/hour, Small $0.12/hour, Medium $0.20/hour, Large $0.32/hour, XL $0.56/hour. Open source platform available via GPLv3 license for self-hosting on Cloudflare (Workers Paid plan sta
Free to use. L0 credentials issued today. L1 enabled in agent.bar demonstration. L2 and L3 specified but not yet issued.
Key features
Linux workspace with command execution, file operations, and tool installation
HTTP API, SSH, and browser terminal access
Account-owned lifecycle controls and explicit ownership
Five machine sizes from Lite to XL
Saved workspaces with snapshot stop and resume
Prepaid balance with no monthly subscription
Shared accounts and billing infrastructure
Hosted apps including Linux computers, Vibe coding, and Voice agents
Custom runtime images and language support
Outbound internet and ephemeral storage
W3C Verifiable Credentials (AID format)
Four trust levels (L0-L3) with progressive verification
DNS anchoring starting at L1
ML-DSA-65 + Ed25519 composite signatures
ARIA AP for signed requests and receipts
Append-only Trust Ledger with credential lifecycle events
Revocation capability with signed status lists
Public REST API verification endpoint
TypeScript SDK for credential verification
What makes it different
Open-source platform that can be self-hosted on own Cloudflare account
Built-in accounts, billing, and metering so developers don't start from scratch
Simple prepaid model with no monthly commitment
Direct founder contact for product feedback and integration questions
Account-owned HTTP workflow with automatic cleanup
Post-quantum native from launch, not a migration plan
Governed by nonprofit to prevent capture
Complements existing protocols without replacing them
ARIA Protocol