Overview
Coinbase Agentic Wallets are the first wallet infrastructure designed specifically for autonomous AI agents. Unlike traditional wallets where the private key sits on disk, Agentic Wallets isolate keys in Coinbase’s trusted execution environments (TEEs). The agent interacts through session credentials and can hold funds, swap tokens, pay for services, and execute trades — all without ever seeing the private key.
Key Features
TEE key isolation — Private keys remain inside Coinbase’s secure enclaves, never exposed to the agent’s prompt or underlying LLM. This is the most important security differentiator versus self-custodied agent wallets.
Programmable spending limits — Session caps limit total spending per operating session. Per-transaction limits cap individual trade sizes. Both are enforced at the infrastructure layer before transactions execute.
Gasless transactions on Base — Operations on Coinbase’s Base L2 network incur zero gas fees, so agents never stall on network costs.
x402 protocol — Native support for machine-to-machine payments via HTTP 402 status codes. Agents can browse the x402 Bazaar, discover paid APIs, and pay for them autonomously without checkout flows.
KYT screening — Built-in Know Your Transaction compliance that automatically blocks high-risk interactions.
Agent Skills library — Pre-built capabilities including Authenticate, Fund, Send, Trade, and Earn. Install as packages rather than building custom transaction logic.
Agent-Friendliness
| Aspect | Rating |
|---|---|
| Setup speed | Excellent — under 2 minutes via CLI |
| CLI tool | npx awal — check status, fund, send, trade |
| Security model | Best-in-class — TEE isolation, spending limits |
| Chain support | Base (gasless), EVM chains, Solana |
| Documentation | Good — docs.cdp.coinbase.com/agentic-wallet |
| Integration | Works with ChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw |
Pricing
Free to create. Standard Coinbase transaction fees apply to trades. Gas-free on Base network.
Links
- Documentation: docs.cdp.coinbase.com/agentic-wallet
- Launch announcement: coinbase.com/developer-platform/discover/launches/agentic-wallets
- Skills repo: github.com/coinbase/agent-wallet-skills
- x402 Foundation: x402.org
Best For
Any prediction market agent that needs to hold funds and execute trades autonomously. The TEE security model and spending limits make it the safest option for production agents.
Related Guides
- Polymarket CLI + Coinbase Agentic Wallets Quickstart
- Agent Wallet Comparison — How Coinbase Agentic Wallets compare to EOA, Safe, and Lightning L402
- Security Best Practices for Agent Betting