ALLOWED_NETWORKS Policy: Lock Your AI Agent to Specific Blockchains

📰 Dev.to · Wallet Guy

Learn how to lock your AI agent to specific blockchains using the ALLOWED_NETWORKS policy for secure DeFi and trading bot development

intermediate Published 20 May 2026

Action Steps

Define the ALLOWED_NETWORKS policy in your AI agent's configuration
Specify the blockchains your agent is allowed to interact with
Implement the policy using a blockchain SDK or library
Test your agent's interaction with the allowed blockchains
Monitor and update the policy as needed to maintain security

Who Needs to Know This

Developers building AI trading bots or DeFi agents can benefit from this policy to ensure their agents interact with only authorized blockchains, reducing security risks

Key Insight

💡 The ALLOWED_NETWORKS policy is crucial for securing AI trading bots and DeFi agents by restricting their interaction to authorized blockchains