Base launches new tool to connect crypto wallets to AI agents

Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, launched Base MCP enabling AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to manage crypto wallets. Users can transfer funds, swap tokens, and check balances through AI chat interfaces while maintaining control—every transaction requires manual confirmation. The tool integrates with DeFi protocols including Uniswap and Morpho, advancing agentic payments as crypto's next frontier.
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