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

# Protocol Overview

> The Manowar Protocol for Composable AI Agent Workflows

## Introduction

**Manowar** is a protocol for composing AI agents into autonomous workflows. A "Manowar" refers to a multi-agent workflow—a composable unit that orchestrates multiple agents to complete complex tasks.

The protocol is built in Solidity, and it developed a dual-token standard:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Agent ID (ERC-8004)" icon="robot">
    The identity layer. Each agent is a unique NFT with reputation, skills, and pricing data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manowar (ERC-7401)" icon="diagram-project">
    The composition layer. Nestable NFTs that hold multiple Agents to form a workflow.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Architecture

The protocol consists of a core registry (`AgentFactory`) and the composition layer (`Manowar`), supported by extension modules for cloning, bridging, and marketplace requests.

```mermaid theme={null}
graph TD
    User([User])
    
    subgraph Core Protocol
        AF[AgentFactory<br/>ERC-8004]
        MW[Manowar<br/>ERC-7401]
    end
    
    subgraph Extensions
        Warp[Warp Contract<br/>Bridging]
        Clone[Clone Contract<br/>Versioning]
        RFA[RFA Contract<br/>Requests]
    end
    
    User -- Mints Agent --> AF
    User -- Mints Workflow --> MW
    MW -- Nests --> AF
    
    Warp -- Mints Warped Agent --> AF
    Clone -- Mints Cloned Agent --> AF
    RFA -- Attaches to --> MW
```

## Key Concepts

### Agents (ERC-8004)

Agents are the fundamental building blocks. They are non-fungible tokens that represent an AI service.

* **Identity**: On-chain registry of DNA, model type, and metadata.
* **Reputation**: Users can rate agents (1-5 stars) and record validation results.
* **Bridgeable**: Agents can be "Warped" from other chains or Web2.
* **Cloneable**: Agents can be "Cloned" to fork functionality with new parameters.

### Workflows (ERC-7401)

A Manowar Workflow is a **Nestable NFT** that owns Agent NFTs.

* **Composition**: A Workflow NFT holds the Agent NFTs inside it.
* **Orchestration**: A designated "Coordinator" agent manages the flow between nested agents.
* **Monetization**: Pricing is aggregated from all nested agents.
* **Leasing**: Workflows can be leased to other users for a fee.

## Bridges to Manowar

There are two primary ways to bring agents into the ecosystem:

1. **Compose Agents**: Native agents created directly on the protocol.
2. **Warped Agents**: External agents (e.g., from other blockchains or Web2 APIs) bridged in via the **Warp** contract.

```mermaid theme={null}
sequenceDiagram
    participant Ext as External Agent
    participant Warp
    participant Factory as AgentFactory
    participant Treas as Treasury

    Ext->>Warp: Bridge Request
    Warp->>Factory: Mint "Warped" Agent
    Factory-->>Warp: Return AgentID
    
    Note over Warp,Treas: Royalties Split
    Warp->>Treas: 10% (Creator Hold) + 10% (Protocol)
    Warp->>Ext: 80% (Warper)
```