diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 30ab9e7..801e516 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -6,6 +6,32 @@ conversation_logs/
 agents/test.py
 nanda_agent/__pycache__
 
+# Virtual environments
+venv/
+env/
+.venv/
+.env/
+
 # Build artifacts
 dist/
-*.egg-info/
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+*.egg-info/
+
+# Python cache files
+__pycache__/
+*.pyc
+*.pyo
+*.pyd
+
+# IDE files
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+
+# OS files
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Log files
+*.log
+out.log
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diff --git a/README-Phala-Cloud.md b/README-Phala-Cloud.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ab3cce9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/README-Phala-Cloud.md
@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+# Deploy NANDA Agent on Phala Cloud
+
+Deploy your NANDA agent in a secure, trusted execution environment using Phala Cloud's TEE infrastructure.
+
+## Why Phala Cloud
+
+**Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)** provides hardware-level security for AI agents:
+
+- **Privacy Protection**: Agent computations run in isolated, encrypted environments
+- **Verifiable Trust**: Cryptographic proof that your agent code hasn't been tampered with
+- **Autonomous Security**: Agents can handle sensitive data without exposing it to cloud providers
+- **Attestation**: Users can verify the integrity of your agent before interacting with it
+
+TEE is crucial for autonomous AI agents because it ensures trustworthy AI operations while preserving user privacy - essential for building the decentralized agent ecosystem.
+
+## Deployment Steps
+
+### 1. Build Your Agent
+
+```bash
+cd nanda_agent
+./build.sh docker_user_name/nanda-test:latest
+```
+
+This creates a Docker image with your agent and all dependencies.
+
+### 2. Deploy to Phala Cloud
+
+Create a Confidential VM using the [provided configuration](./nanda_agent/examples/docker-compose-phala.yml):
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  nanda-pirate:
+    image: h4x3rotab/nanda-demo:latest  # change to yours
+    ports:
+      - "5000:5000"
+      - "6000:6000"
+    environment:
+      - ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY:-your-api-key-here}
+      - DOMAIN_NAME=${DSTACK_APP_ID}-5000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - API_URL=https://${DSTACK_APP_ID}-5000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - PUBLIC_URL=https://${DSTACK_APP_ID}-6000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - PORT=6000
+      - API_PORT=5000
+      - TERMINAL_PORT=6010
+      - IMPROVE_MESSAGES=true
+      - UI_MODE=true
+      - SSL=false
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    container_name: nanda-pirate-agent
+    volumes:
+      - nanda-logs:/app/conversation_logs
+
+volumes:
+  nanda-logs:
+```
+
+The CVM will:
+- Run your agent in a secure TEE
+- Provide end-to-end secure networking and encrypted storage
+
+### 3. Register Your Agent
+
+1. **Find the enrollment link** in the logs
+2. **Register on NANDA Chat** using the enrollment link
+
+Your agent is now running in a trusted environment and accessible through the NANDA network.
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+Set the environment variables in encrypted secrets when creating the CVM:
+
+```bash
+ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key
+```
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Phala Network Documentation](https://docs.phala.network/)
+- [Phala Cloud Console](https://cloud.phala.network/)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 81f2ed1..2762b71 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -236,6 +236,9 @@ The framework will automatically:
 - Set up proper agent registration
 - Configure production-ready logging
 
+## Deploy Autonomous Agents in TEE
+
+[Phala Cloud](https://cloud.phala.network) allows you to build fully autonomous and privacy preserving AI Agents with verifiable cryptogrphic proofs using TEE (Trusted Execution Environment). Learn more at [Phala Cloud Deployment README](./README-Phala-Cloud.md).
 
 ## Appendix: Configuration Details
 
diff --git a/nanda_agent/examples/.dockerignore b/nanda_agent/examples/.dockerignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7a3066f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nanda_agent/examples/.dockerignore
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+venv/
+env/
+.venv/
+.env/
+__pycache__/
+*.pyc
+*.pyo
+*.pyd
+.git/
+.gitignore
+*.log
+out.log
+pirate_agent*.log
+conversation_logs/
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+README.md
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diff --git a/nanda_agent/examples/Dockerfile b/nanda_agent/examples/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e233163
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nanda_agent/examples/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+FROM python:3.10-slim
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Install system dependencies
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
+    curl \
+    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
+
+# Copy requirements file
+COPY requirements.txt .
+
+# Install Python dependencies
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
+
+# Copy the application files
+COPY langchain_pirate.py .
+
+# Create directory for conversation logs
+RUN mkdir -p conversation_logs
+
+# Set environment variables with defaults
+ENV ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=""
+ENV DOMAIN_NAME="localhost"
+ENV PORT=6000
+ENV TERMINAL_PORT=6010
+ENV IMPROVE_MESSAGES=true
+ENV UI_MODE=true
+
+# Expose the port
+EXPOSE 6000
+
+# Set the entrypoint
+ENTRYPOINT ["python", "langchain_pirate.py"]
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diff --git a/nanda_agent/examples/build.sh b/nanda_agent/examples/build.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..c607354
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nanda_agent/examples/build.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Usage: ./build.sh yourname/repo:tag
+# e.g. ./build.sh h4x3rotab/nanda-demo:latest
+
+docker build --platform linux/amd64 -t "${1}" .
+docker push "${1}"
diff --git a/nanda_agent/examples/docker-compose-phala.yml b/nanda_agent/examples/docker-compose-phala.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a1d363d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nanda_agent/examples/docker-compose-phala.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+services:
+  nanda-pirate:
+    image: h4x3rotab/nanda-demo:latest
+    ports:
+      - "5000:5000"
+      - "6000:6000"
+    environment:
+      - ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY:-your-api-key-here}
+      - DOMAIN_NAME=${DSTACK_APP_ID}-5000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - API_URL=https://${DSTACK_APP_ID}-5000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - PUBLIC_URL=https://${DSTACK_APP_ID}-6000.${DSTACK_GATEWAY_DOMAIN}
+      - PORT=6000
+      - API_PORT=5000
+      - TERMINAL_PORT=6010
+      - IMPROVE_MESSAGES=true
+      - UI_MODE=true
+      - SSL=false
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    container_name: nanda-pirate-agent
+    volumes:
+      - nanda-logs:/app/conversation_logs
+
+volumes:
+  nanda-logs:
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diff --git a/nanda_agent/examples/langchain_pirate.py b/nanda_agent/examples/langchain_pirate.py
index 5f95857..a1f8861 100644
--- a/nanda_agent/examples/langchain_pirate.py
+++ b/nanda_agent/examples/langchain_pirate.py
@@ -65,10 +65,15 @@ def main():
 
     if domain != "localhost":
         # Production with SSL
-        nanda.start_server_api(os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY"), domain)
+        api_port = int(os.getenv("API_PORT", "5000"))
+        port = int(os.getenv("PORT", "6000"))
+        public_url = os.getenv("PUBLIC_URL")
+        api_url = os.getenv("API_URL")
+        ssl = os.getenv("SSL") == "true"
+        nanda.start_server_api(os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY"), domain, port=port, api_port=api_port, api_url=api_url, ssl=ssl, public_url=public_url)
     else:
         # Development server
-        nanda.start_server()
+        nanda.start_server(port=port)
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()
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