Meet Optimus: Your New Personal DeFi Asset Manager from Olas

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In a bold step toward merging artificial intelligence with decentralized finance (DeFi), Olas has unveiled “Optimus,” a personal AI-powered asset manager now live on its Agent App Store, Pearl.

Launching an AI agent used to sound like sci-fi. Now it’s a 4-step flow.

Select an agent, fund it, run it on-chain, and let it act autonomously.

Running an agent today is more simple than before 🟪

Try it today: https://t.co/Vq8yHuBKKS pic.twitter.com/obNSLA9rDT
— Olas (formerly Autonolas) (@autonolas) July 27, 2025

The launch is part of Olas’ continued mission to build co-owned AI ecosystems that empower users with autonomy, privacy, and smart automation.

Olas, founded in 2021, has rapidly become a major player at the intersection of crypto and AI. The platform has already facilitated more than 8.5 million on-chain transactions, including over 6.7 million agent-to-agent interactions across major blockchain networks. The company’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed—being recognized by CoinCodex as one of the top DeFi projects, and by NTN Trading as one of the best AI crypto coins for 2024.

Introducing Optimus: AI for the Everyday DeFi User

Now, with the debut of Optimus, Olas is taking its vision a step further by offering users an AI-powered DeFi asset manager that’s built for real-world adoption.

Deployed on the Optimism Mainnet, Optimus operates as a self-custodial, autonomous agent that can manage, allocate, and swap crypto assets based on real-time data and personalized strategies.

What's the "Optimus edge" and how do you get it?@valoryag product manager @mikabeau explained Optimus, a powerful asset management agent at Agents Unleashed in Cannes.

Get a bite-sized recap of the event in episode 13 of the Agents Unleashed podcast, available below ⬇️ https://t.co/9YgF1FguPN pic.twitter.com/UjC4ianAxm

— Olas (formerly Autonolas) (@autonolas) July 17, 2025

What sets the AI agent apart from previous agent iterations—like its predecessor Modius—is its focus on stability, accessibility, and user data ownership.

Optimus agent details (Source: Olas)

The AI agent leverages integrations with major platforms like CoinGecko, LIFI, and Tenderly to access market data, perform token swaps, and execute transactions—all within a locally-run environment that ensures no third-party access to user data or funds.

Personalized Automation Meets User Control

Optimus isn’t just another DeFi bot—it’s an agent designed to interact naturally with its users. Through simple, natural language conversations, users can shape the strategies and behavior of their Optimus instance—just as they would with a traditional human financial advisor.

This balance of autonomy and personalization makes Optimus ideal for both crypto veterans and newcomers looking to simplify DeFi investing. Its privacy-first architecture, built around Safe smart wallets, provides peace of mind while ensuring users stay in full control of their assets.

A Milestone for the Co-Owned AI Movement

The release of Optimus follows a string of accolades for Olas, which was recently named a top Web3 AI agent ecosystem. The company sees this launch as a key milestone in the broader movement toward agent-driven economies, where users—not corporations—benefit from the power of intelligent systems.

As AI agents begin to reshape how value is created and distributed in decentralized systems, Olas is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift. With Optimus now live, the firm is not only simplifying DeFi—it’s redefining what it means to own and interact with AI.

Interested users can explore Optimus on Pearl, the Olas Agent App Store, and view full performance metrics on the official Olas platform.

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Steven Walgenbach

Steven's passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology began in 2014, inspiring him to immerse himself in the field. He notably secured a top 5 world ranking in robotics. While he initially pursued a computer science degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, he chose to pause his studies after two semesters to take a more hands-on approach in advancing cryptocurrency technology. During this period, he actively worked on multiple patents related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Additionally, Steven has explored various areas of the financial sector, including banking and financial markets, developing prototypes such as fully autonomous trading bots and intuitive interfaces that streamline blockchain integration, among other innovations.

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