Introducing the Python SDK for Hedera Agent Kit
Hedera blockchain has recently unveiled a new Python software development kit (SDK) to enhance access to blockchain-enabled AI development. This Python SDK is specifically designed for the Hedera Agent Kit, empowering developers to work on AI and distributed ledger technology (DLT) projects.
The Python SDK expands the Hedera Agent Kit ecosystem, offering developers more flexibility in designing and deploying AI agents on the Hedera network. With this release, developers can leverage popular AI frameworks like LangChain, Vercel, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create agents that interact with the Hedera Testnet.
This Python SDK focuses on enabling AI agents to initiate and manage crypto-native actions such as payments and transactions. By merging blockchain technology with AI agent workflows, the SDK facilitates micro-transactions and payments that would be challenging for an autonomous AI system to execute.
Hedera views Python as a natural progression for its AI Studio tooling. The Python SDK seamlessly integrates with LangChain v1.0, combining LangChain and LangGraph into a unified framework. This integration offers Python developers a consistent development experience when building AI agents that interact with Hedera’s services.
With the latest LangChain architecture, the SDK aims to streamline the process for developers looking to merge large language models with on-chain execution and data.
The Hedera Agent Kit, an open-source framework, enables AI agents to directly interact with the Hedera network. The Python SDK includes plugins for core account operations, token services, consensus messaging, smart contract execution, and network queries. These tools empower agents to create accounts, transfer HBAR, distribute tokens, access on-chain data, monitor network state, and more.
Applications of AI Agents on Hedera
The Python SDK opens up a myriad of possibilities for applications such as automated treasury agents, payment processors, token management bots, smart contract interfaces, and on-chain messaging systems. Developers can also build monitoring and reporting tools to analyze balances, transactions, and token activity, and respond to predefined logic or natural language instructions.
Through its plugin-based architecture, the Hedera Agent Kit allows developers to tailor its functionality to specific workflows. This Python SDK serves as a foundational tool for creating AI-driven, blockchain-native applications.