from typing import Any
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class AuctionType:
FIRST_PRICE_SEALED_BID = "first_price_sealed_bid"
SECOND_PRICE_SEALED_BID = "second_price_sealed_bid"
ENGLISH = "english"
DUTCH = "dutch"
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class BiddingProtocol:
"""
Manages auction-based coordination for task allocation or resource distribution.
Implements standard auction types and manages bid lifecycle.
"""
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def __init__(self, auction_type: str = AuctionType.FIRST_PRICE_SEALED_BID):
"""
Initialize the bidding protocol.
Args:
auction_type (str): The type of auction to run.
"""
self.auction_type = auction_type
self.bids: dict[str, float] = {}
self.active = True
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def submit_bid(self, agent_id: str, amount: float, content: Any) -> bool:
"""
Submit a bid for the active auction.
Args:
agent_id (str): The bidder's identity.
amount (float): The bid amount (currency or token).
content (Any): Additional bid details (e.g. promised SLA).
Returns:
bool: True if bid accepted, False if rejected (e.g. auction closed).
"""
if not self.active:
return False
self.bids[agent_id] = amount
return True
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def resolve(self) -> str | None:
"""
Determine the winner of the auction.
Returns:
Optional[str]: The winning agent ID, or None if no bids.
"""
if not self.bids:
return None
# Simplified resolution for now
winner = max(self.bids, key=self.bids.get) # type: ignore
self.active = False
return winner