MetaMask launches AI agent wallet with built-in security for every crypto trade
MetaMask launched a self-custodial wallet for AI agents that lets autonomous software trade in DeFi while keeping users in control of funds. The MetaMask Agent Wallet supports swaps, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and liquidity provisioning across Ethereum-compatible blockchains. It is in limited early access, with a wider rollout planned in coming months. Security is the main focus. Each agent-initiated transaction is automatically simulated, scanned for threats, and protected against MEV before execution. Suspicious transactions require human approval through two-factor authentication. Safe transactions are covered by MetaMask’s Transaction Protection program, which offers up to $10,000 in loss coverage. Users can choose Guard Mode, which adds spending limits, protocol allowlists, and approval requirements, or Beast Mode, which reduces prompts but still blocks potentially malicious actions.
