WalletConnect Launches Agents SDK for Agentic Payments

MetaMask processed **$1.87B in total network value** across 4.72M transactions in the first half of 2026, according to WalletConnect Network data. **Key metrics:** - 544,000 active wallets representing ~177,000 unique addresses - Interactions with 13,800 dApps across the network - Top 20 addresses account for 41% of transaction value - Remaining 59% distributed across 177,000+ addresses The distribution pattern suggests a relatively balanced user base, with the majority of transaction value spread across thousands of addresses rather than concentrated in a few large holders.

**Autonomous booking is here.** AI agents can now handle hotel reservations completely in the background, with no user interaction required beyond initial setup. **How it works:** - Users set preferences once (budget up to $500, stablecoin payments, refundable only) - Agent searches and books automatically - No checkout pages or confirmation screens - Transactions settle in stablecoins without approval **Key difference:** Unlike [Travala's June protocol](https://travala.com) that required final payment approval, this system operates fully autonomously once preferences are configured. The shift represents a fundamental change in how crypto payments integrate with everyday services - moving from assisted transactions to true agent-driven commerce.

WalletConnect and Base have announced a partnership to implement Native Account Abstraction (EIP-8130) across every wallet on all EVM-compatible chains. **What This Means:** - Native Account Abstraction will be available to all wallets in the WalletConnect ecosystem - The implementation follows EIP-8130 standards - Coverage extends across all EVM chains This collaboration aims to improve wallet functionality and user experience by bringing account abstraction capabilities to a broader range of users and applications in the Ethereum ecosystem.

**MetaMask is now on the WalletConnect Network**, marking a significant milestone in the first half of 2026. Key highlights from H1 2026: - **$6.36B in weekly stablecoin transactions** flowing through the network - **Solana, BNB Chain, and multiple stablecoins** (USDC, USDT, EURAU, USDG) added to WalletConnect Pay - **Major wallet integrations** including Trezor, MyTonWallet, D'CENT, and Iron Wallet - **Partnership with Ingenico** bringing access to merchants in 120+ countries WalletConnect Pay has evolved from a simple connectivity layer into comprehensive payment infrastructure. The platform now supports: - 500+ million users across 700+ wallets - Every major blockchain with one integration - 0.5-1.0% transaction costs with near-instant settlement - No chargebacks - blockchain transactions are final The company released its **State of Stablecoin & Crypto Payments Report**, analyzing $400B in transaction data. Top use cases: institutional RWAs, DeFi, and payments. WalletConnect Pay was shortlisted for Best Digital Currency Solution at the PayTech Awards 2026. [Read the full H1 2026 review](https://walletconnect.com/blog/metamask-on-the-walletconnect-network-h1-2026-in-review)