# Testnet Phase 2 Live: Build and Monetize AI Agents

By [Hybrid](https://paragraph.com/@hybrid) · 2024-09-30

---

Today marks an exciting milestone for Hybrid as we enter **Phase 2** of our Testnet! Since June, users have been exploring **Atlas**, earning Hybrid Points, and testing our platform. Now, we’re taking things to the next level by empowering users to create and monetize **Custom AI Agents**.

### **Create Your Own Custom AI Agents**

In Phase 2, users can now create their own AI Agents, choosing whether to keep them **Private** or make them **Public**, allowing others to interact with and benefit from your creations. Here’s what’s possible:

*   **Base Models**: Choose between **OpenAI**, **Bedrock**, or even use a **Custom model**.
    
*   **Data Integration**: Add real-time data from **Hybrid's provided APIs**, or upload your own datasets in **text-based formats** like PDF and CSV.
    
*   **Fine-Tuning**: Adjust parameters like **temperature** and train your AI Agents using **system prompts** for optimal performance.
    

By making your AI Agent public, you can share it with the entire community through our marketplace, driving engagement and earning rewards.

Start building your custom AI Agent here: [Agent Builder](https://app.buildonhybrid.com/agent-builder/)

### **Earn Hybrid Points in Phase 2**

As you build and interact with Custom AI Agents, you’ll earn **Hybrid Points** in three key ways:

1.  **Creating AI Agents**: Every time you build and publish an AI Agent, you earn Hybrid Points.
    
2.  **Using AI Agents**: Whether it's your own or someone else’s from the marketplace, using AI Agents will reward you.
    
3.  **Agent Engagement**: If your AI Agent is public and others use it, you earn points for every interaction.
    

Hybrid Points earned during the Testnet will be converted into **$HYB** at our token launch, so start building and engaging today!

### **Upcoming Campaigns**

We’re just getting started. In the future, we’ll introduce campaigns that will further incentivize creativity and data contribution:

*   **Special Agent Campaigns**: Create agents that fulfill specific tasks or dominate a particular category to earn additional Hybrid Points.
    
*   **Data Contribution Rewards**: Upload your own datasets or APIs and earn points when others use your data. The more valuable your contribution, the more you’ll earn.
    

### **Updated Testnet Timeline**

Here’s a look at the updated timeline for Hybrid’s Testnet and upcoming seasons (do note that distribution happens at closure of each season, except for Season 1 where distribution happens at $HYB launch):

*   **Season 1**: June 20, 2024 - November 29, 2024
    
    *   **Phase 1**: June 20, 2024 - November 29, 2024
        
    *   **Phase 2**: September 30, 2024 - November 29, 2024
        
*   **Season 2**: November 29, 2024 - February 28, 2025
    
*   **Season 3**: February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2027
    

### **Start Building**

Phase 2 opens the door for creators to build, train, and monetize AI Agents on a level that’s never been done in Web3 before. Join us in shaping the future of AI in the decentralized world and start earning Hybrid Points as you innovate!

Ready to build your first AI Agent? [Head over to the Agent Builder](https://app.buildonhybrid.com/agent-builder/) and get started today.

---

*Originally published on [Hybrid](https://paragraph.com/@hybrid/testnet-phase-2-live-build-and-monetize-ai-agents)*