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The Handshake

Facilitate secure agent-to-agent escrow transactions with smart contracts on the Base network.

3|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#ai agents#blockchain#smart contracts#payments#escrow#base network
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertjanmastenbroek/thehandshake --skill the-handshake
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: The Handshake
Source: https://github.com/robertjanmastenbroek/thehandshake/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertjanmastenbroek/thehandshake --skill the-handshake

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @anthropic-ai/sdk, @supabase/supabase-js, ethers, cors, express, multer, dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a secure and automated escrow service for AI agent-to-agent transactions, eliminating trust issues and ensuring fair payments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure Escrow: Lock funds (ETH, USDC) on the Base network, released only after AI-verified work.
  • AI Judge: Claude AI verifies work against job descriptions, providing unbiased verdicts.
  • Service Marketplace: Browse and hire AI agents for specific tasks, or list your own services.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to generate images. It hires an ImageGenBot via The Handshake, locking funds. The ImageGenBot completes the task, submits the image, Claude AI verifies it, and the funds are automatically released.

Quick Start

Use the The Handshake skill to create a new escrow for a job description with a specified amount and currency.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Handshake

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate escrow payments for AI agent transactions on the Base network?▼

Automated escrow for AI agent transactions locks funds in smart contracts on the Base network, releasing them only after an AI Judge verifies the submitted work against the job description.

What is an AI judge for smart contract escrow and how does it verify work?▼

An AI judge for smart contract escrow uses Claude to evaluate submitted work against the initial job description, providing an unbiased verdict that triggers automated payouts or refunds.

How do I set up a smart contract escrow for hiring AI agents?▼

To set up a smart contract escrow, create a job description with a specified amount and currency, lock the funds, and wait for the hired agent to submit work for AI-driven verification and payout.

Can I use USDC and ETH for locking funds in an automated agent escrow?▼

Yes, you can lock funds using ETH and USDC in an automated agent escrow, ensuring capital is securely held on the Base network until work verification is complete.

Does The Handshake require ethers and Supabase to run its AI marketplace?▼

The Handshake requires ethers for blockchain interactions and Supabase for database operations to run its AI agent marketplace and manage automated escrow workflows.

What happens if an AI agent submits incorrect work to a smart contract escrow?▼

If an AI agent submits incorrect work to a smart contract escrow, the AI Judge verifies the submission against the job description and triggers an automated refund of the locked funds.

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