MetaMask, the Consensys-owned wallet provider, announced on Monday the launch of MetaMask Agent Wallet, a new self-custodial wallet designed for AI agents. The wallet enables autonomous software to trade across decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum-compatible blockchains, including swaps, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and liquidity provisioning. The launch comes as AI agents increasingly participate in crypto markets, executing trades and managing capital. MetaMask emphasizes security as a key differentiator: every agent-initiated transaction undergoes simulation, threat scanning, and MEV protection before execution. Transactions flagged as malicious require human approval via two-factor authentication. Safe transactions are covered by Transaction Protection, offering up to $10,000 in loss coverage. Users can choose between default "Guard Mode" (enforcing spending limits and allowlists) and opt-in "Beast Mode" (reducing prompts while still requiring approval for risky transactions). The product is currently available via limited early access, with broader rollout planned in coming months. Consensys CEO Joe Lubin stated: "The next great expansion of the onchain economy won't be driven by humans alone."

Key facts

• MetaMask launches self-custodial Agent Wallet for AI agents to trade DeFi.
• Every agent transaction simulated, scanned for threats, with MEV protection.
• Malicious transactions require human approval via two-factor authentication.
• Transaction Protection covers safe transactions up to $10,000 in losses.
• Default Guard Mode enforces limits; Beast Mode reduces prompts for trusted actions.

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