MetaMask launched its Agent Wallet in early access Monday. The tool gives AI agents self-custodial access to blockchain interactions while keeping users in control of keys. It supports swaps, perpetual futures and liquidity provisioning across 25+ EVM-compatible chains.
How It Actually Works
Users grant specific permissions to AI agents. Those agents can then execute trades or provide liquidity without holding user keys. The wallet handles prediction markets and derivatives too. This isn't a shared custody model. Users stay fully in charge of their assets.
Chain Support Details
Hyperliquid made the initial launch list among 25+ EVM-compatible networks. The wallet connects to each chain's native tools. No centralized routing layer sits between agents and blockchains. Swaps happen directly through integrated protocols.
Initial Rollout Limitations
Access is currently restricted to a specific user cohort. MetaMask didn't name who's included or how many. Broader availability comes in future phases. No timeline was given. The early version lacks mobile support. It's desktop-only for now.
What Users Can't Do Yet
Agents can't move funds arbitrarily. Permissions are one-off per action. The wallet won't auto-approve recurring transactions. There's no built-in AI agent marketplace either. Third-party developers must build those tools separately. Users must manually connect approved agents.
MetaMask plans to open access beyond the current test group later this year. The company hasn't detailed what features will change before full launch.
