#What Happens When AI Agents Manage Money?
As the use of AI agents for managing financial investments grows, a significant concern arises about the potential for these agents to act against user interests. This issue is increasingly pressing, especially as investments handled by AI are seeing a rise. To address this concern, a verification solution called Chance has recently launched on Starknet. This innovative system evaluates transactions proposed by AI agents by ensuring they align with user intent before they are executed. It adds an essential layer of security by managing funds through escrow wallets.
#How Does Chance Operate?
Understanding the mechanics behind Chance provides insight into its capability. It employs a straightforward three-step verification pipeline: first, an AI agent proposes a transaction; second, Chance verifies the proposal by checking user intent and price accuracy; and finally, only validated transactions are settled to execute.
Chance offers three integration tiers, each aligned with varying levels of trust. In Light mode, users maintain sole custody of their private keys, while Chance solely functions as a validator. Full mode enhances security with escrow wallets, involving a 2-of-2 multi-party computation (MPC). This means that both the user and the agent must consent before any funds can be moved. The RPC mode serves developers who want to simulate agent behavior in a testing environment without risking actual funds.
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#Why Choose Starknet for Verification?
Starknet is favored for this purpose due to its status as a Layer 2 network employing STARK proofs, which facilitate low-cost and verifiable computations, essential for a verification layer that preserves trading profitability by avoiding excessive gas fees. When Chance confirms that a trade proposal aligns with user intent, this result is recorded, creating a transparent, tamper-proof audit trail on the blockchain.
Chance participated in Starknet's exclusive PROOF accelerator program, specifically in Cohort 01 from July to September 2026. The Full mode’s escrow mechanism relies on the same 2-of-2 MPC structure, ensuring neither the AI nor the platform can access the escrowed assets independently.
#What Does This Mean for the Future of AI and DeFi?
In the realm of smart contracts, the code unambiguously executes as coded, while AI behavior introduces a degree of unpredictability based on interpretation and judgment. Chance addresses this challenge by implementing a verification step between intent and execution. This ensures that if any discrepancies occur, there's a recorded account of the proposed, approved, and executed transactions available for review.
Currently, there is no token tied to Chance, emphasizing its focus on establishing robust infrastructure rather than inciting speculative investment interest in cryptocurrency markets.