Base Launches MCP Agent Gateway for Onchain Portfolio Management

Base announced the launch of Base MCP, a new gateway enabling AI agents to connect directly to user Base accounts and execute onchain transactions. The protocol allows agents to swap, trade, and manage digital asset portfolios while integrating plugins from major DeFi applications on the Base blockchain.

Base MCP includes built-in skills for seven DeFi and blockchain protocols: Morpho, Moonwell, Bankr, Avantis, Virtuals, Uniswap, and Aerodrome, with additional integrations planned. The announcement frames the feature as part of the broader expansion of what Base calls the 'agentic onchain economy.'

The integration uses Model Context Protocol, an open standard for agent-to-application communication. By enabling agents to manage accounts and execute trades directly on Base, the protocol removes friction from agentic finance workflows while maintaining user-controlled authorization over connected accounts.

The launch reflects broader industry momentum around AI agents accessing blockchain infrastructure. Base provides detailed setup documentation and information about MCP capabilities on its developer portal.

Sources: Base | Base Agents Documentation