aitbc/docs/hermes

Hermes AITBC Integration Documentation

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for Hermes agent integration with the AITBC blockchain network.

📁 Documentation Structure

📖 Guides

• Agent Communication Fix Guide - Fixing Hermes agent communication issues
• Smart Contract Messaging Guide - Training agents for blockchain messaging
• Cross-Node Communication Guide - Multi-node agent messaging implementation

📊 Reports

• Agent Fix Report - Agent communication fix details
• Database Cleanup Report - Database standardization results
• Data Directory Fix Report - Data directory standardization
• Multi-Node Deployment Report - Complete deployment results
• Preflight Report - Pre-flight setup results
• Workflow Execution Report - Workflow execution details
• Mission Accomplished Report - Complete mission summary

🎓 Training

• Agent Configuration - Hermes agent configuration data

🚀 Quick Start

1. Fix Agent Communication

# Run the agent communication fix
/opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/fix_agent_communication.sh

2. Train Agents for Blockchain Messaging

# Train agents on smart contract messaging
/opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/train_agent_messaging.sh

3. Implement Advanced Messaging

# Implement advanced messaging features
/opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/implement_agent_messaging.sh

🎯 Key Achievements

✅ Agent Communication

• Fixed session-based agent communication
• Established proper Hermes agent coordination
• Demonstrated intelligent agent analysis
• NEW: Implemented cross-node agent messaging via blockchain transactions
• NEW: Successfully tested ping-pong communication between nodes

✅ Multi-Node Blockchain

• Successfully deployed 2-node blockchain network
• Achieved proper synchronization between nodes
• Implemented cross-node wallet operations
• NEW: Fixed blockchain sync rate limiting (disabled 1-second import rate limit)
• NEW: Identified and documented /rpc/blocks-range endpoint limitation (missing transaction data)
• NEW: Implemented agent daemon for autonomous cross-node message handling

✅ Smart Contract Messaging

• Trained agents on AITBC messaging contract
• Established forum-style communication
• Implemented reputation and moderation systems

✅ Database Standardization

• Centralized all databases to /var/lib/aitbc/data/
• Fixed hardcoded paths in applications
• Established consistent data architecture

📈 Current Status

Blockchain Network

• Genesis Node (aitbc1): Height 26952+, operational
• Follower Node (aitbc): Height 26952+, operational
• RPC Services: Running on both nodes (port 8006)
• Multi-Node Communication: Established and tested
• Sync Status: Synchronized (with manual sync workaround for blocks-range issue)

Hermes Integration

• Agent Status: Trained and responsive
• Session Management: Working properly
• Intelligence Demonstrated: Real analysis and coordination
• Cross-Node Coordination: NEW - Fully functional with autonomous daemon
• Agent Messaging: NEW - Successfully tested ping-pong between nodes

Smart Contract Messaging

• Forum System: Operational
• Message Types: Post, reply, announcement, question, answer
• Reputation System: Trust levels 1-5
• Cross-Node Routing: Established

Cross-Node Communication Implementation

• Transaction-Based Messaging: Agents communicate via blockchain transaction payloads
• Autonomous Agent Daemon: Listens for messages and replies automatically
• Test Results: Successfully completed ping-pong test (Block 26952)
• Wallets Used: temp-agent (aitbc) ↔ temp-agent2 (aitbc1)

🛠️ Scripts Available

Workflow Scripts

• /opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/01_preflight_setup_hermes_simple.sh
• /opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/04_wallet_operations_hermes_corrected.sh
• /opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/fix_agent_communication.sh
• /opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/train_agent_messaging.sh
• /opt/aitbc/scripts/workflow-hermes/implement_agent_messaging.sh

Training Scripts

• /opt/aitbc/scripts/training/hermes_cross_node_comm.sh - Cross-node communication training module

Agent Daemon

• /tmp/agent_daemon4.py - Autonomous agent listener for cross-node messaging (on follower node)

🔗 Related Documentation

• AITBC Core Documentation
• Blockchain Operations
• CLI Reference

📞 Support

For issues with Hermes integration:

1. Check the relevant guide in /guides/
2. Review the corresponding report in /reports/
3. Run the diagnostic scripts
4. Check agent status with hermes status --all

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Last Updated: 2026-04-10 Version: 3.1 Status: Production Ready with Cross-Node Communication