MetaMask has launched a new self-custodial wallet designed for “agentic” AI trading in decentralized finance (DeFi). Multiple outlets report that the wallet lets AI agents carry out transactions across DeFi protocols while keeping control mechanisms in place for users. The wallet is positioned as a way to enable agents to participate in crypto markets—such as executing trades and managing activity—without users fully relinquishing oversight of their funds.
Across the reports, the emphasis is on built-in security and user-defined limits. The wallet reportedly operates with spending constraints and approval controls, so users can set boundaries on how much the agents can transact and under what permissions. This approach is framed as a response to the increasing presence of AI agents in crypto, where agents may act on a user’s behalf. The outlets also describe the wallet as self-custodial, meaning users retain custody rather than relying on a third-party custodian.
Overall, the launch focuses on combining agent-driven DeFi execution with mechanisms intended to keep user authorizations and risk controls active during automated activity.
