Two-Party Exchange
Bilateral trading mechanisms enabling direct resource exchanges between two agents.
Protocol Types
Resource Exchange (Symmetric)
Peer-to-peer protocol with temporal maker/taker roles:
- Bidirectional resource flow (both provide and receive)
- Symmetric verification (both parties verify each other)
- Full Documentation
Distributed Computing Marketplace (Asymmetric)
Specialized compute seeker/provider marketplace:
- Unidirectional flow (provider delivers compute, seeker pays)
- Asymmetric verification (seeker verifies provider)
- Full Documentation
Comparison
| Aspect | Resource Exchange | Computing Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Roles | Temporal (Maker/Taker) | Functional (Seeker/Provider) |
| Resource Flow | Bidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Verification | Mutual | Seeker-centric |
| Settlement | Symmetric escrow | Payment escrow |
Protocol Flow
Both protocols share the same compositional structure:
Entry[broadcast/respond] →
Negotiation[bilateral] →
Execution[delivery] →
Verification[trust/verify] →
Settlement[escrow release]