Multi-Hop Settlement for Agent-to-Agent Workflows
When Agent A calls Agent B calls Agent C, every hop needs billing. SettleGrid's atomic multi-hop settlement is the only system that handles the full chain.
How it works
import { settlegrid } from '@settlegrid/mcp'
const sg = settlegrid.init({
toolSlug: 'research-agent',
pricing: { model: 'per-call', defaultCostCents: 50 },
})
// This agent delegates to sub-agents -- each hop is metered
const billedResearch = sg.wrap(async (args: { topic: string }) => {
// Sub-agent 1: Search (billed separately via its own sg.wrap)
const searchResults = await callAgent('search-agent', { query: args.topic })
// Sub-agent 2: Summarize (billed separately)
const summary = await callAgent('summarize-agent', { text: searchResults })
// Multi-hop settlement: all 3 agents are paid atomically
return { content: [{ type: 'text', text: summary }] }
})Supported providers
SettleGrid works with any provider. Here are the most common ones for agent-to-agent services.
| Provider | Pricing |
|---|---|
| CrewAI | Multi-agent orchestration framework |
| LangGraph | Stateful agent workflows by LangChain |
| AutoGen | Multi-agent conversations by Microsoft |
| Google A2A | Agent-to-Agent protocol by Google |
| Anthropic Tool Use | Sequential tool chains via Claude |
Why per-delegation billing?
Agent-to-agent workflows create billing chains: Agent A pays Agent B, who pays Agent C. Without atomic settlement, failed hops can leave money in limbo. SettleGrid settles the entire chain atomically -- if any hop fails, no money moves. Each agent sets its own price, and the total cost cascades up to the original caller.
Emerging
Total Addressable Market
5
Supported Providers
2 min
Setup Time
Frequently asked questions
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