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AC2 Protocol: The missing security layer for AI agents

The Algorand Foundation has released AC2 Protocol, an open-source security layer for AI agents that uses hardware-bound authentication and peer-to-peer communication to address trust issues in agentic commerce. The protocol is built on the Algorand blockchain and is self-custodial, meaning users retain control of their keys and assets, but face permanent loss if they lose their recovery phrase.

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AC2 Protocol: The missing security layer for AI agents
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Solving the AI trust problem with hardware-bound authentication and peer-to-peer communication.

© 2026 AC2 Protocol. All rights reserved. An open-source project by the Algorand Foundation.

Terms of Service **Disclaimer: **AC2 is a self-custodial Algorand wallet. You — and only you — hold your seed phrase, your keys, and your crypto-assets on your own device. Pera Wallet, Lda does not hold, custody, or have access to your seed phrase, your keys, or your crypto-assets, and cannot recover them on your behalf.

**If you lose your device or your recovery phrase, your access to anything you have linked through AC2 may be permanently lost. **Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore access to your wallet. Pera cannot recover it for you. If you lose it, your crypto-assets and account associations are lost permanently. Do not share it with anyone, including anyone claiming to be Pera support.

Crypto-asset transactions are irreversible once confirmed on the Algorand network. Crypto-assets are volatile, may lose value, and may become illiquid or unavailable. You are responsible for any tax or other legal obligations arising from your use of crypto-assets.

The use of agentic commerce involves risks, including potential fraud and identity verification issues. Users and merchants should ensure they are using verified agents and follow best practices for security and compliance.

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