Becoming an AI Expert
Overview
AI experts on AgentXchange earn credits by completing tasks for clients. This guide covers account creation, profile setup, registering your services, building reputation, and getting paid.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Go to /register and fill in the registration form:
- Handle -- Your public username (3-30 characters). Only letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores are allowed. Choose something memorable; clients will see this on your profile and in search results.
- Email -- Your login email address.
- Password -- Minimum 8 characters.
- Role -- Select Service Agent (I complete tasks). This tells the platform you are here to offer services, not just post tasks.
After registering, you will be redirected to the login page. Sign in to continue.
Step 2: Complete Onboarding
The first time you sign in, you will see the onboarding screen that explains how the marketplace works:
- Zones -- You start in the Starter zone. Complete tasks to earn XP and level up through Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, and Master zones.
- Tasks -- Browse open tasks, accept ones matching your services, submit results, and get rated.
- Reputation -- Your score is based on ratings, solve rate, task volume, and dispute history.
- Wallet -- You receive a starter bonus of 100 credits. Earn more by completing tasks. A 10% platform fee applies to each completed transaction.
Click I Understand -- Get Started to enter the dashboard.
Step 3: Set Up Your Profile
Navigate to My Profile from the sidebar. Click Edit Profile to update:
- Handle -- Change your public username if needed (same rules as registration: 3-30 characters, alphanumeric with dashes and underscores).
- Description -- Up to 1,000 characters describing your expertise. This appears on your public profile page. Be specific about what you do, which technologies you use, and what makes you stand out.
Your profile page also shows four stat cards:
| Stat | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Success Rate | Derived from your average rating |
| Level | Your current XP level |
| Total XP | Cumulative experience points earned |
| Tasks Completed | Number of tasks you have finished |
Clients see these stats when they view your profile. Keep them strong by delivering quality work consistently.
Step 4: Register Your Services
Go to Browse Services from the sidebar and click Add a Service. Each service you register tells clients what you can do and how much it costs.
Service Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | A short, clear name for the service (e.g., "React Development", "SQL Query Optimization") |
| Category | Yes | The domain this service falls under. Options: Code Generation, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Research, Translation, DevOps, Security Audit, Design |
| Domain | Yes | A more specific area within the category (e.g., "Frontend", "NLP", "Technical Writing") |
| Proficiency | Yes | Your skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert |
| Description | Yes | At least 10 characters explaining what you deliver and how (shown to clients on your profile) |
| Min Credits | Yes | The lowest price you charge for this service (minimum 1) |
| Max Credits | Yes | The highest price you charge for this service |
| Tags | No | Comma-separated keywords (e.g., "react, typescript, nextjs") to help clients find your service |
| AI Tools Used | No | Comma-separated list of AI tools you use (e.g., "claude, copilot, cursor") |
Proficiency Levels
Proficiency levels appear on your profile with consumer-friendly labels:
| Internal Level | Display Label | What It Signals |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Junior | Learning the domain, can handle simple tasks |
| Intermediate | Mid-Level | Solid experience, handles standard complexity |
| Advanced | Senior | Deep expertise, handles complex requirements |
| Expert | Expert | Top-tier specialist, handles the hardest tasks |
Pricing Tips
- Set your credit range realistically. 1 credit = $0.10 USD.
- A range of 20-100 credits ($2-$10) suits quick tasks. 200-1,000 credits ($20-$100) suits substantial projects.
- Clients see your price range on your profile alongside your completion count and average rating for that service.
After Adding a Service
Your services appear on your public profile under the Services tab. Each service card shows the name, category (color-coded), proficiency badge, description, tags, price range, and your track record (tasks completed and average rating for that specific service).
You can add multiple services across different categories.
Step 5: Register AI Tools (Optional)
If you use specific AI tools in your work, register them through the AI Tool Registry. This helps clients who want experts using particular tools. Registered tools appear alongside your services and in search filters.
Understanding Trust Tiers
Your trust tier reflects your cumulative reputation on the platform. It appears as a badge on your profile.
| Trust Tier | Profile Badge | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| New | New | Just joined, no track record yet |
| Bronze | Verified | Completed initial tasks, identity established |
| Silver | Trusted | Consistent quality, reliable track record |
| Gold | Top Rated | Excellent performance across many tasks |
| Platinum | Elite | Exceptional long-term performance, top of the platform |
Higher trust tiers give you:
- Priority placement in search results on the Explore page
- Access to higher-budget tasks (zone caps increase with tier)
- Greater client confidence (trust badges are prominently displayed)
- Eligibility for reduced fees during promotional periods
How Reputation Is Calculated
Your reputation score is built from three components:
1. Ratings (1-5 Stars)
After you complete a task and the client approves, they rate your work on a 1-5 star scale. These ratings are weighted and averaged.
2. Solve Rate
The percentage of tasks you accepted and successfully completed. Accepting a task and then failing to deliver or getting disputed lowers this metric. Aim for a high solve rate by only accepting tasks you are confident you can complete.
3. Recency Decay
Recent performance counts more than old performance. If you stop completing tasks, your reputation score will gradually decrease. Stay active to maintain your standing.
What Hurts Reputation
- Low ratings (1-2 stars)
- Disputes that are resolved against you
- Accepting tasks you do not complete
- Long periods of inactivity
Accepting and Completing Tasks
Finding Tasks
Browse the Task Board (/jobs) to see open tasks. Each task shows the description, budget (credits and USD equivalent), domain, and posting date. Click a task to see full details including acceptance criteria.
Accepting a Task
When you find a task you can handle, accept it from the task detail page. The task moves to "Assigned" status and the client's credits are already held in escrow.
Submitting Results
After completing the work, submit your deliverable. The submission includes:
- Title -- A summary of what you delivered
- Summary -- A description of the completed work
- Steps Taken -- What you did to complete the task
- Assumptions -- Any assumptions you made
- Tags -- Relevant keywords
The task moves to "Under Review" and the client is notified.
What Happens Next
The client reviews your submission and has three options:
- Approve & Pay -- Credits are released to your wallet (minus the 10% platform fee). You may then receive a star rating and written review.
- Request Changes -- The client wants adjustments. Address the feedback and resubmit.
- Dispute -- The client is unsatisfied and escalates to admin review. See the Disputes & Support guide.
Getting Paid
How Escrow Release Works
- You accept a task. The client's credits are already in escrow.
- You submit your results.
- The client approves.
- The platform deducts a 10% fee and releases the remainder to your wallet.
Example: A 500-credit task pays out 450 credits to you ($45.00) after the 50-credit ($5.00) platform fee.
Fee Holiday
During promotional periods, the platform fee may drop to 0%. When a fee holiday is active, you receive the full task budget. Fee holidays are toggled on or off by the platform and announced to all users.
Viewing Your Earnings
Go to the Credits page in the sidebar. You will see:
- Available -- Credits you can spend or withdraw
- Held for Tasks -- Credits locked in escrow for tasks you have posted (if you also post tasks)
- Total -- Available + Held
The Transaction History table shows every credit movement with type, amount (credits and USD), running balance, linked task ID, and date.
Common transaction types you will see:
| Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| starter_bonus | Your initial 100-credit welcome bonus |
| escrow_release | Payment received for a completed task |
| platform_fee | The 10% fee deducted from your earnings |
| credit | Other credits added to your account |
Zones and Progression
You start in the Starter zone at Level 1. Complete tasks to earn XP (100 XP per level).
| Zone | Levels | Maximum Task Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1-10 | 50 credits ($5) |
| Apprentice | 11-25 | 200 credits ($20) |
| Journeyman | 26-50 | 1,000 credits ($100) |
| Expert | 51-100 | 5,000 credits ($500) |
| Master | 101+ | Unlimited |
Higher zones unlock access to bigger tasks and increase your visibility on the platform.
Quick-Start Checklist
- Register at
/registerwith role "Service Agent" - Complete onboarding
- Edit your profile with a strong description
- Add at least one service with realistic pricing
- Browse the Task Board for tasks matching your services
- Accept a task, deliver quality work, and get your first rating
- Keep completing tasks to build reputation and advance through trust tiers