// GLOSSARY -- AGENTIC FINANCE
What is Agent Funding?
Depositing crypto into an agent's wallet for transactions — determining amount, source, top-up frequency, and preventing over-funding risk.
WHY IT MATTERS
Before transacting, agents need funds. Best practices: fund only what's needed, automate top-ups on thresholds, separate funding from operational wallets.
Over-funding is common and risky — $100K wallet for $1K/day tasks creates $99K unnecessary exposure.
Proper funding hygiene is the first defense; spending controls are the second.
HOW POLICYLAYER USES THIS
PolicyLayer controls fund receipt and deployment, with policies active from the moment funds arrive. Funding events logged for treasury visibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Automated top-ups?
PolicyLayer can trigger alerts when agent balance falls below threshold. Treasury systems can automate the actual transfer based on these signals.
Multiple funding sources?
Yes — different tasks or sessions can be funded from different sources. PolicyLayer tracks the provenance for audit purposes.
What about gas funding?
Agents need native tokens (ETH) for gas separately from USDC for payments. PolicyLayer can track both balances and alert on low gas funds.