arkade

What This Skill Does

The Arkade skill enables your OpenClaw agent to seamlessly manage Bitcoin and stablecoin assets. It acts as a bridge between multiple layers of the Bitcoin ecosystem, allowing for instant offchain transactions via Arkade, traditional onchain settlement, and Lightning Network connectivity for micro-payments. Beyond simple transfers, the skill integrates LendaSwap, allowing users to convert their Bitcoin into stablecoins (USDC/USDT) directly through the command line or agent interface, providing a powerful tool for managing digital assets without leaving the Arkade environment.

Installation

To install this skill, use the ClawHub CLI with the following command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/tiero/arkade-wallet. Once installed, you can utilize the CLI directly via arkade init to generate your wallet. For local development environments, you may install the library via npm install @arkade-os/skill or pnpm add @arkade-os/skill to gain programmatic access to the underlying protocol functions.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for users who need to interact with various Bitcoin protocols without maintaining multiple specialized wallets. Use it to receive global payments via Lightning invoices, perform cheap instant transfers between Arkade users, or hedge against volatility by swapping BTC to USDC/USDT on supported chains like Polygon. It is particularly useful for developers automating payment collection or users who want to consolidate their crypto workflows into an agent-controlled script.

Example Prompts

1. "Check my current Arkade wallet balance and show me the last five transactions in my history."
2. "Create a Lightning invoice for 50,000 sats with the description 'Freelance invoice #102' and show me the payment string."
3. "Get a quote to swap 200,000 sats into USDC on Polygon and then execute the trade if the fee is below 1,000 sats."

Tips & Limitations

Always verify the server URL when initializing your wallet; the default is set to https://arkade.computer. Be aware that onchain operations (boarding and offboarding) require blockchain confirmation times, whereas Arkade and Lightning transactions are near-instant. Monitor your swap limits using the arkade ln-limits command before initiating large transactions. This skill performs direct financial transactions, so ensure your system environment is secure and your private keys are handled according to your local security policy.