MetaMask launches AI agent wallet for automated onchain trading

MetaMask has officially launched Agent Wallet, a self custodial wallet that allows AI agents to execute onchain transactions while operating within rules established by the user. Your agent finally gets its own wallet. MetaMask Agent Wallet is now live for everyone. pic.twitter.com/F81PZ7etxv — MetaMask 🦊 (@MetaMask) August 6, 2026 The wallet lets users connect AI frameworks including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenClaw, Hermes, OpenCode, and Cursor. Agents can then monitor markets, prepare transactions, and execute trades through MetaMask’s command line interface. Users can establish daily spending limits, allowlisted protocols, and risk preferences before granting an agent permission to transact. MetaMask offers two operating settings called Guard Mode and Beast Mode. Guard Mode requires agents to remain within approved protocols and spending limits. Transactions outside those rules are paused and presented to the user for two factor approval through email or the MetaMask mobile app. Beast Mode removes some of the policy restrictions for advanced users, although transactions identified as malicious are still blocked and sent for human approval. Agents cannot bypass MetaMask’s sec...