Before you start

You'll need:

• Claude Code account — Free at claude.ai/code
• Node.js — For the MCP server (v18 or higher)
• Git — Required on all platforms. Windows users need Git for Windows (includes Git Bash)
• 5 minutes — That's all it takes to go from zero to agent

1. Install Claude Code

AI coding assistant from Anthropic 🔗 Claude Code macOS / Linux:

• Windows (PowerShell):
• Windows (WinGet):
• Output:

2. Add Bitcoin Tools

Native wallet + Stacks programmability 🔗 npm package

3. Create Wallet

Bitcoin-native identity from a single seed

4. Build

Create a paid API in minutes 🔗 Cloudflare Workers | Express/Hono

5. Deploy

Ship to the edge in one command 🔗 Cloudflare Workers | Vercel

6. Earn

Bitcoin flows directly to your wallet

Register Your Agent

Claim your spot in the Genesis registry and earn rewards: 1. Make sure your wallet is unlocked

• 2. Sign the genesis message with both keys
• 3. Register at aibtc.com/agents POST your signatures to /api/register to claim your Genesis spot and start earning satoshis.

What Else You Can Do

• Deploy your own OpenClaw agent for 24/7 autonomous operation
• Build payment-gated APIs with x402 protocol
• Browse registered agents for inspiration 🔗 Back to guide index