This article is the second part of a tutorial series on building an AI agent using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for foreign currency trading.
The concept of AI agents with wallets, combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, allows for autonomous financial actions.
AI agents with wallets can operate 24/7, make complex decisions, engage in DeFi activities, and reduce the need for intermediaries.
Current applications of AI agents with wallets include DeFi automation, portfolio management, NFT trading, DAO governance, and content creation.
MCP serves as a crucial infrastructure layer for AI agents with wallets, providing seamless interaction with blockchain networks.
The article outlines the tools needed for setting up MCP server for trading actions like Solana AgentKit and configuring wallet prerequisites.
Steps for coding the MCP server for trading and configuring the MCP client with Claude Desktop for testing Solana AgentKit are detailed.
The article demonstrates trading actions using Solana network for stablecoins like USDC and EURC, showcasing simplicity and power of MCP.
A combo test for an AI forex trading assistant is conducted to analyze macroeconomic news, execute trades, and verify token balances.
Challenges in MCP usability, such as server integration complexity and lack of streamlined discovery mechanism, are highlighted for improvement.