Coinbase has introduced Agentic Wallets, a crypto wallet framework designed to let artificial intelligence agents execute blockchain transactions without direct human approval. The product allows AI systems to hold funds, trade tokens, pay network fees, and interact with decentralized applications autonomously, marking a step toward machine-driven finance.
Introducing Agentic Wallets, our first ever wallet infrastructure built specifically for autonomous agents.
Give your agent the power of a wallet. Let your agent manage funds, hold identity, and transact onchain without human intervention. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/Ns0SmSIys4
— Coinbase Developer Platform🛡️ (@CoinbaseDev) February 11, 2026
The wallets are powered by the x402 protocol, a payment standard built for machine-to-machine transactions that Coinbase said has processed more than 50 million transactions. Developers can deploy and fund Agentic Wallets using command-line tools, with built-in support for transfers, trading, and yield generation, lowering the technical barrier for autonomous blockchain activity.
Agentic Wallets are integrated with Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network, and support gasless trading to reduce execution risks if an AI agent runs out of network fees. Coinbase said the design is intended to support continuous, automated operations in decentralized finance.
To address risk and compliance concerns, the wallets include programmable spending limits, session caps, and screening tools. Private keys are secured within Coinbase’s custody infrastructure. The launch reflects growing interest across finance and technology in enabling AI systems to act as independent economic participants on blockchain networks.
