Base launches new tool to connect crypto wallets to AI agents
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Base, the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain from crypto exchange Coinbase, has launched a tool to connect Base accounts to artificial intelligence agents for blockchain operations. Base said on Tuesday that its new Base MCP (Model Context Protocol) allows users to ask AI agents such as Anthropic’s Claude or OpenAI’s ChatGPT to transfer funds, swap tokens, check balances, review transaction history, and use supported apps within the ecosystem. The tool lets users manage their crypto directly from an AI model’s chat interface and can also interact with crypto protocols such as Morpho, Moonwell, Uniswap, Aerodrome, Avantis, Bankr and Virtuals, said Base. The AI agent proposes an action in the chat, then the Base wallet opens in a new window where users can confirm or cancel the transaction. The agent does not have access to private keys, and every action must be confirmed by the user. Agentic payments have been touted as the next major use case for crypto, as backers argue AI models will have issues accessing the banking system and will need to use digital assets to transact. Base said that every transaction the agent proposes goes through the same review flow users see for any Base account request, with asset changes simulated before a user confirms. Lincoln Murr, head of AI Product for Coinbase, told Fortune that “unlike siloed agentic wallets that only live in a terminal, your Base Account travels with you — trades, history, and portfolio sync whether you’re in-agent or in the Base App.” Base MCP will also expand the adoption of the Coinbase x402 protocol, an agentic AI payment standard the company launched in May 2025. Related: Fireblocks launches agentic payment support, joins x402 Foundation Murr described MCP as a “nice wrapper” on top of APIs. Together with x402, it enables a new micro-transaction economy where agents can make tiny payments in crypto. However, that economy is currently in its early stages, with x402 processing just $1.1 million in volume over the past 30 days, according to x402scan. X402 statistics over the past 30 days. Source: x402scan The use of AI agents for crypto payments has its detractors, with a recent research paper from Google and leading universities saying that AI agents should be treated as an untrusted system component . The researchers said that AI agents should clearly distinguish between instructions and untrusted data to avoid attackers duping the agent by hiding malicious instructions. Earlier this week, the developer platform Socket discovered malware targeting crypto developers by injecting hidden instructions to hijack AI coding assistants. Magazine: Polymarket seeks Japan entry, Harvard dumps entire ETH position: Hodler’s Digest
AI 시장 분석
Coinbase's Base blockchain has launched Base MCP, a tool connecting crypto wallets to AI agents. This tool enhances cryptocurrency utility by allowing AI to perform blockchain operations like fund transfers and token swaps. However, concerns about AI agent security vulnerabilities have also been raised.
상승 영향
- Blockchain/Cryptocurrency — Integration with AI agents significantly enhances the utility and accessibility of cryptocurrencies, attracting new users and increasing transaction volumes.
- AI — AI agents can now directly perform financial transactions, expanding AI's application scope and opening opportunities for new business models.
- DeFi (Decentralized Finance) — Integration with major DeFi protocols like Uniswap enhances accessibility via AI, potentially expanding DeFi service user bases and liquidity.
- Coinbase/Base Ecosystem — The launch of Base MCP will accelerate the adoption of Coinbase's Layer-2 solution, Base, and expand the x402 protocol, increasing ecosystem value.
- Web3 Infrastructure — New standards and tools for connecting AI and blockchain accelerate the development of the Web3 tech stack, offering developers opportunities to build innovative applications.
하락 영향
- Cybersecurity/Blockchain Security — The risk of malicious instruction injection and hijacking of AI agents creates new security vulnerabilities and increases concerns about protecting user assets.
- AI — Questions regarding the trustworthiness and security of AI agents could foster skepticism about the widespread adoption of AI technology in financial services.
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