Base Launches AI Wallet Tool to Connect Crypto Accounts With AI Agents

Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network backed by Coinbase, has launched a new tool designed to connect crypto wallets with artificial intelligence agents for blockchain activity.

Called Base MCP (Model Context Protocol), the system allows users to interact with AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude to perform crypto related tasks. Users can ask AI agents to transfer funds, swap tokens, check balances, review transaction history and interact with supported blockchain applications.

How Base MCP works for crypto transactions

The tool enables users to manage crypto directly through an AI chat interface. However, Base said AI agents cannot access wallet private keys. Instead, every action proposed by the AI must be manually reviewed and approved by the user through a wallet confirmation window.

Base MCP also supports interaction with crypto platforms including Uniswap, Morpho, Moonwell, Aerodrome, Avantis, Bankr and Virtuals.

According to Lincoln Murr, Coinbase’s head of AI product, the system allows users to carry their wallet activity, portfolio and transaction history across AI agents and the Base app.

Agentic crypto payments remain early but growing

The launch also expands use of Coinbase’s x402 payment protocol, introduced in 2025 to support AI-powered crypto payments. The protocol is designed to help AI agents make small digital payments, though adoption remains limited.

Recent data shows x402 processed about $1.1 million in transaction volume over the past 30 days, showing the technology is still in an early stage of growth.

Security concerns remain around AI agents

While AI-powered payments are gaining attention, some researchers warn about risks. A recent study involving researchers from Google and universities suggested AI agents should be treated as untrusted systems due to risks from hidden malicious instructions and attacks targeting developers.