# Agent Trust Guide - Visual Explainer

**Created:** February 1, 2026
**For:** Friends, family, and anyone who wants to understand the agent economy

## What's Included

1. **GUIDE.md** - The main comprehensive guide (14,000 words)
   - Easy-to-understand explanations
   - Real-world examples
   - Actionable investment guidance
   - Risk warnings and safety tips

2. **Images/** - Visual aids and diagrams
   - Trust stack pyramid
   - Reputation card examples
   - Transaction flow diagrams
   - Market growth charts

3. **Animations/** (Coming) - Remotion/Lottie animations
   - How a safe transaction works
   - How reputation builds over time
   - What happens during a dispute

## How to Use This Guide

**To read:** Open `GUIDE.md` in any markdown viewer or text editor

**To share:** 
- Send the GUIDE.md file
- Share the PDF version (coming)
- Link to hosted version (coming)

**To print:**
- Export to PDF
- Images are high-resolution (2K/4K)
- Designed for both screen and print

## Topics Covered

✅ Why agent trust matters
✅ The 4-layer trust infrastructure
✅ Real transaction examples
✅ What to do if things go wrong
✅ Investment options (safe to aggressive)
✅ Action plan for next 30 days
✅ Common questions answered

## Target Audience

- **Non-technical people** who want to understand what's coming
- **Potential investors** who want actionable guidance
- **Curious learners** who like visual explanations
- **Friends & family** who trust you to explain complex tech

## Next Steps

After reading this guide, you should be able to:
1. Explain agent trust to others
2. Decide if you want to invest
3. Know where to invest if you do
4. Understand the risks involved
5. Have an action plan for next 30 days

Questions? Just ask!
