Metamask Launches Agent Wallet With Up to $10,000 Transaction Protection, Targets $236B AI Agent Market

According to Consensys, Metamask Agent Wallet is now available for early-access users through a command-line interface, with general availability planned for summer 2026. The self-custodial wallet enables autonomous AI agents to trade across decentralized finance while keeping users in control of their funds. All transactions pass through mandatory security checks including simulation, threat scanning powered by Blockaid, and MEV protection, with coverage against losses up to $10,000 for approved transactions.

Metamask Agent Wallet supports 9 chains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Avalanche, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Linea, and Sei. The company targets a projected AI agent market growing from $5.4 billion in 2024 to $236 billion by 2034. The wallet offers two operating modes: Guard Mode with daily spending limits and two-factor approval for policy exceptions, and Beast Mode for traders requiring fewer interruptions while maintaining mandatory fraud protection.