MetaMask has launched a self-custodied wallet for AI agents. The company disclosed that this product allows automated software to execute transactions and manage funds in decentralized finance (DeFi) scenarios, but control of the funds remains with the user.

Supports multiple types of on-chain transactions

This product, called MetaMask Agent Wallet, allows AI agents to perform various operations on Ethereum-compatible blockchains, including token swaps, perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and liquidity provision.

The product is currently available through a limited early access program. A wider rollout is expected to follow in the coming months.

Safety design is the core selling point

The company emphasizes security as a key selling point of this wallet. According to disclosures, every transaction initiated by the AI agent undergoes transaction simulation, threat scanning, and MEV protection before execution.

If the system identifies suspicious or malicious risks, the transaction will be transferred to a manual confirmation process, requiring the user to pass two verifications before proceeding.

MetaMask also stated that transactions deemed safe can be included in its Transaction Protection program, with a maximum coverage of $10,000 to cover potential losses.

Users can set the control intensity.

In terms of usage, users can choose the default "Guard Mode". This mode enables spending limits, protocol whitelists, and approval requirements to restrict the scope of AI agent operations.

Another optional mode is "Beast Mode". This mode reduces interactive prompts, but still retains the requirement for manual approval for transactions that may pose a malicious risk.

As AI agents become more involved in the crypto market, related tools are shifting from information assistance to actual transaction execution and fund allocation. MetaMask's launch of a new wallet reflects wallet service providers' efforts to provide a more complete infrastructure for AI-automated trading.

Additional information:Consensys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin stated that the future expansion of the on-chain economy will not be driven solely by human intervention; AI agents will directly manage real funds and make financial decisions.