Coinbase-incubated Base blockchain rolls out MCP gateway to AI interfaces like Claude, ChatGPT
Base has launched an MCP gateway, allowing users to interact with blockchain applications using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude through natural language.Summary
The Coinbase-incubated Base blockchain has introduced a Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway, enabling secure integration between AI interfaces and its wallet infrastructure. By leveraging the open MCP standard developed by Anthropic, users can now perform on-chain actions such as token swaps and transfers using natural language prompts in tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
The protocol is designed to be non-custodial, ensuring that AI agents cannot access user private keys. Instead, transactions are constructed locally and stored as pending requests for user review and signature. Furthermore, the system utilizes OAuth 2.1 for authentication, providing a layer of security that aims to mitigate common risks associated with web-based crypto apps, such as phishing and domain hijacking.
(Source：The Block)