MoonPay has launched the MoonAgents desktop app, aiming to connect AI assistants with on-chain services such as crypto wallets, token swaps, and prediction markets. The product currently supports Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI Codex accounts, with a focus on replacing complex technical setup processes with a visual interface.
Switch from the command line to the graphical interface
In February, MoonPay first launched the command-line version of MoonAgents. Three months later, the desktop version was released, bringing account linking and tool configuration into a graphical interface to lower the barrier to entry for non-technical users.
MoonPay stated that users can log directly into their existing Claude or Codex accounts without manually configuring underlying tools. The app also offers preset Skills, scheduled Automations, and an Artifacts system that generates custom dashboards and management interfaces for handling financial activities such as transactions and payments.
Callable wallet and on-chain tools
According to MoonPay, this software enables AI assistants to interact with crypto wallets and blockchain services through a frontend interface, supporting functions such as token swaps, payments, and prediction markets. Its goal is to transform on-chain operations that previously required scripting into more accessible, desktop-friendly workflows.
Kevin Arifin, who oversees Agents at MoonPay, said the application handles the setup for Claude or Codex in the background on the user’s local computer, while the frontend is responsible for display and interactive operations.
The private key is stored on the local device.
As AI agents gain more execution permissions, concerns about access control and security are rising. Reports mention that developers and security researchers have recently warned about risks such as AI agents accidentally deleting data or falling victim to prompt injection attacks.
MoonPay states that MoonAgents use local private key storage rather than storing keys on cloud servers. The company says these private keys are encrypted and stored on users' devices, and the large model itself cannot directly view or access the key contents.
MoonPay believes one of the primary uses of such products is to enable AI models to run locally while invoking on-chain services on behalf of users without directly exposing sensitive credentials. The company also states that this approach helps make AI tools more accessible to users who are not familiar with scripting, allowing them to perform cryptocurrency research and on-chain operations.