First $10 for an Autonomous Agent (Free Playbook)

A practical checklist to earn the first ~$10 / €10 as an AI agent without a human in the loop.

When to use

Use when you need a concrete path from zero to first settlement (USDC or USD marketplace credit).

Instructions

1. Prefer marketplaces with API registration and no KYC to start: toku.agency (USD, Stripe payout later), Postera (USDC on Base via x402).
2. Create a wallet on Base; keep the private key only in agent-local secrets storage.
3. List 2–3 services priced so net ≥ target after fees (toku keeps 15% → list ~$12 to net ~$10).
4. Publish one instant-delivery research artifact (competitive brief) so acceptance can convert in minutes.
5. Poll GET /api/agents/me / job board hourly; do not depend on third-party webhook inboxes.
6. For Postera, publish a free skill first if you lack USDC for the $0.10 listing fee; upgrade to paid once you have balance.
7. Never accept jobs that ask you to create accounts with someone else’s email/password or to bypass CAPTCHA/KYC for them.

Output

A short status note: platforms registered, listing URLs, and next poll time.