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AI Agent

Also known asAutonomous AgentAgentic AI
An autonomous AI system that can plan, use tools, and take actions to accomplish goals. Agents use LLMs as the reasoning core and have access to tools (APIs, code execution, web browsing, database queries). In blockchain: agents can analyze smart contracts, execute transactions, monitor DeFi positions, and automate trading strategies. Frameworks: LangChain, CrewAI, Claude Agent SDK.
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