MetaMask has introduced a new wallet designed for AI agents to conduct decentralized finance trades while maintaining user oversight. The launch was announced Monday by the Consensys-owned provider. It includes built-in security measures such as transaction simulations and spending controls.
The MetaMask Agent Wallet permits autonomous software to access swaps, perpetual futures, prediction markets and liquidity provisioning on Ethereum-compatible blockchains. Users retain control through default Guard Mode settings that enforce spending limits, protocol allowlists and two-factor authentication for risky actions. Every transaction undergoes simulation, threat scanning and MEV protection before execution. Transactions deemed safe receive coverage of up to $10,000 through the company's Transaction Protection program. The product is currently available via a limited early-access program, with wider distribution expected in the coming months. Consensys CEO Joe Lubin stated that agents will manage real capital and that supporting infrastructure must match those demands. An opt-in Beast Mode option reduces approval prompts while still requiring human input for potentially malicious activity.
