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The Ledger PodcastConversations with some of the most interesting thought leaders in crypto, cybersecurity and culture. Author: Ledger
Ledger is the gold standard of security in the crypto space. Our hardware wallets are essential for anyone wanting to take control of their digital value. At the heart of this ecosystem, Ledger connects you with everything in the digital assets space, providing access to services and freedom from compromise on security, ownership or user experience. On 'The Ledger Podcast', we have conversations with some of the most interesting thought leaders in crypto, cybersecurity and culture to discuss the journey so far and what the future might hold. Follow and subscribe for insights and discussions you won't find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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AI Agent With a Wallet. What Could Go Wrong?
Friday, 13 February, 2026
In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, the team dives into the rise of the “agentic world” — a future where AI agents act on your behalf to move funds, sign transactions, and manage digital identity. But as agents become more autonomous, one critical question emerges: how do you trust them with your secrets, identity, and wealth?Fresh from the Circle USDC hackathon, Ledger engineers share how they built a secure bridge between AI automation and hardware-backed security using Moltbook — a platform designed specifically for agent interactions. Their solution enables AI agents to create transaction “intents” that require human approval on a Ledger device, keeping private keys protected inside the secure element.The episode also unpacks a real-world lesson in AI risk: when the OpenClaw agent over-optimized for hackathon votes, it spiraled into a cascade of failed jobs after hitting rate limits — proving exactly why “human in the loop” guardrails are essential for agentic commerce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
