Show HN: UAIP Protocol – Secure settlement layer for autonomous AI agents
Jahanzaib687 Saturday, January 17, 2026
Hi HN! Creator here. I built UAIP (Universal Agent Interoperability Protocol) - infrastructure that enables AI agents from different companies (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) to securely transact with each other. The Problem: As AI agents become autonomous economic actors, they need:
Cryptographic identity (not just API keys) Secure payment rails for cross-company transactions Automated compliance (EU AI Act, SOC2, GDPR) Forensic audit trails
The Solution: 5-layer security stack combining:
Zero-Knowledge Proofs (Schnorr/Curve25519) for identity Multi-chain settlement (USDC on Base, Solana, Ethereum) RAG-based compliance auditing (Llama-3-Legal) Ed25519 signatures for non-repudiation Complete audit logging
Technical Stack:
Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLite (WAL mode) Cryptography: NaCl, custom ZK-proof implementation Blockchain: Web3.py for multi-chain support Compliance: RAG with retrieval-augmented generation
Use Case: GPT agent pays Claude agent for data analysis:
Both prove identity via ZK-proofs Transaction checked for compliance Settled in USDC on Base (<$0.01 fee) Complete audit trail generated
Why blockchain:
Neutral settlement layer (no single company controls it) Instant microtransactions (traditional payments don't work for $0.01-$10) Programmable escrow (smart contracts) Verifiable computation (on-chain proofs)
Open source (FSL-1.1-Apache-2.0). Built over the last few months after hitting these problems in AI automation work. Happy to answer technical questions! GitHub: https://github.com/jahanzaibahmad112-dotcom/UAIP-Protocol