From Newton's perspective, an agent isn’t just automation—it’s a new type of user that works for you 24/7. Agents are programmable entities, often powered by AI, that operate on your behalf in the onchain world. They understand your intent, act accordingly, and interact with protocols without needing your constant input.
Unlike simple bots, Newton agents:
Are designed to work from smart accounts
Have rules to follow that are set by you
Have the potential to span multiple chains and systems
Are backed by verifiable logic and permissioned access, not unrestricted keys
💡 If you haven't already setup a Recurring Buy Agent you can do so following this guide: Add Your First Agent
Why Agents Matter
The Web3 user experience today still expects users to manually:
Sign every transaction
Navigate complex interfaces
Monitor changing conditions
Agents flip that around so that users move from simply doing things to setting strategies. Rather than interacting with every transaction, users define goals—and agents take care of the rest. Whether it’s rebalancing yield positions weekly, voting only on DAO proposals that meet certain criteria, or farming in-game resources while the player is offline, agents translate intent into continuous onchain action. They make “what you want to happen” programmable, secure, and autonomous.
How This Works
To enable agents, Newton’s ecosystem leans on smart wallets (e.g., ERC-4337 - Account Abstraction, ERC-7579 — Modular Smart Accounts) and delegated signing via session keys:
Smart Wallets allow permissions, modules, and automated logic
Session Keys grant limited-time or scoped access
Cross-chain tools allow agents to bridge activity without siloing
These features combine to make secure, composable delegation possible.
What Can an Agent Do?
Newton currently offers a Recurring Buy Agent with more agents coming soon. Here are a few examples of actions an agent might take:
Agent Type | What It Handles |
Yield Manager | Rebalances positions and compounds rewards across protocols |
Governance Voter | Automatically votes on DAO proposals based on rules or user-defined preferences |
NFT Buyer | Buys assets based on rarity or pricing targets |
Onchain Gamer | Executes gameplay actions, claims rewards, manages inventory |
Newton Tackles Challenges Head-On
For agents to be reliable and widely adopted, the ecosystem must address a few key challenges—challenges that Newton is actively solving:
Security boundaries: Newton’s smart wallet infrastructure enforces strict, modular permissions so agents operate safely and predictably.
UX for configuration: Newton is exploring interfaces and tooling that make agent setup feel natural—even without writing code.
Agent coordination: With cross-agent communication and scoped delegation, Newton sets the groundwork for multiple agents to collaborate effectively.
Wrap-Up
Newton’s agents reframe how users engage with crypto systems. They’re not bots—they’re programmable actors with purpose, security, and freedom to operate onchain.
This is the shift from click to confirm to set and delegate. And it’s just beginning.