MetaMask launches Agent Wallet for AI agents

MetaMask's entry into agentic web3 infrastructure represents a major step towards making autonomous AI agents economically active by balancing execution convenience with self-custodial security. Key to this transition are account abstraction and policy controls that bridge the gap between autonomous LLM workflows and secure on-chain transactions. The dual-mode setting of Guard Mode and Beast Mode addresses a critical developer tension between zero-friction automation and strict security guidelines. Additionally, providing transaction protection coverage demonstrates strong confidence in the underlying threat-scanning pipeline, setting a new safety standard for agentic wallets.