Do not hand a private key directly to Hermes-agent
r/ethdevJun 22, 2026 · 21d ago
A setup for hit an immediate limit around handling. The goal was to let the agent use a wallet with POL, find trading gaps across DEXs, and execute trades automatically. refused to accept the .
That matters because giving an agent a would give it broad control over the wallet’s funds. A safer on-chain trading agent needs a separate wallet control layer, limited , and instead of placing the inside the agent chat or memory.
Key points
refused to accept a for direct wallet control.
The intended use was across DEXs using POL.
A gives broad control over a wallet, so handing it to an agent is risky.
Use limited , test wallets, and before attempting trades.