MetaMask introduces Agent Wallet for AI trading across Ethereum and Hyperliquid

MetaMask has opened early access to Agent Wallet, a non-custodial wallet that lets AI agents carry out swaps, liquidity positions and other DeFi activity across 10 supported chains including Ethereum, Base and Hyperliquid. The command-line tool is aimed initially at advanced crypto users working in terminals and agent frameworks, and gives each AI agent a dedicated wallet while allowing users to set daily spend caps, approve networks and define other rules over what the agent can do. MetaMask said transactions are checked through simulation, threat scanning from Blockaid, MEV protection via Smart Transactions and coverage under its Transaction Protection program, with eligible transactions covered up to $10,000 per month. Transactions that break user rules or are flagged as malicious are halted pending manual approval through a two-factor authentication push notification in MetaMask Mobile or an email link. Early access users can choose between a stricter Guard Mode and an opt-in Beast Mode that reduces interruptions while keeping security scanning and 2FA for malicious transactions. MetaMask said users retain their own keys and final authority over every transaction, with TEE-backed key security and recovery phrase exportability. A wider public release is planned for summer 2026.