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- MetaMask opens Agent Wallet early access for about 200 users and selected AI-led tasks.
- Users can set spending caps, approved protocols, and risk limits before agents act.
- Blockaid scans, MEV protection, and 2FA checks add security before transactions clear.
MetaMask has opened early access to its Agent Wallet for about 200 users, introducing a system that lets AI agents handle selected crypto actions. The Consensys-built wallet keeps users in control. It sets rules before any transaction can move forward.
The launch was announced on X on Monday. MetaMask said the product is built for a market where AI tools follow user instructions on blockchains. The wallet can support token swaps, perpetual contract trades, and prediction market activity.
Agent Wallet Adds EVM Access and Risk Controls
The Agent Wallet works across more than 25 EVM blockchains. It also supports Hyperliquid, giving users access to several networks through one wallet setup. MetaMask said the system reduces manual steps while keeping limits around each AI-led action.
Users must set clear rules before an agent can operate. These rules can cover spending caps, approved protocols, and risk levels for each task. Once those boundaries are active, the AI agent can only work inside the approved settings.
The wallet has two main modes for different risk levels. Guard Mode is the more controlled option, with approved platforms, daily limits, and added checks for unusual activity. Beast Mode allows faster and broader execution, but security reviews still apply when actions appear risky.
MetaMask said every transaction goes through a safety process before approval. The wallet first simulates the action, showing how funds, fees, and contract calls may change. It then uses Blockaid to scan for scams, harmful contracts, or suspicious behavior.
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If a transaction appears unsafe, the system can block it or ask for extra confirmation. MetaMask said alerts may arrive through email or phone notifications. Blockaid can also trigger two-step verification when a higher-risk action needs another layer of approval.
MetaMask Adds MEV Protection and Developer Support
The Agent Wallet also includes MEV protection for users. This feature aims to reduce risks from bots that exploit transaction timing on public blockchains. MetaMask said the protection helps limit value extraction during execution.
The company said the wallet remains non-custodial. Users keep their private keys, and MetaMask does not gain control of their assets. Developers can also connect their own keys while using the wallet’s security framework.
The product supports AI development tools. MetaMask listed OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, and Hermes among supported platforms. That support lets developers connect outside AI systems to the Agent Wallet during testing.
Access remains limited during the early phase. Users must work through a command-line interface, which keeps the release focused on testers and developers. MetaMask has not announced a public launch date.
MetaMask also introduced a protection program for eligible safe transactions. The program can cover up to $10,000 per month, depending on stated conditions. It applies only when transactions pass the required security checks.
The release comes as crypto firms test AI-assisted trading systems. Gemini and OKX are also exploring tools that let AI agents help users execute trades. The MetaMask rollout adds another wallet-based model to that developing market.
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