Pre-emptive Custody

Agentic AIUpdated: October 15, 2025

Also known as: Preemptive Custody, Delegated Control

Delegating asset control in advance to AI systems under pre-authorized limits

Delegating asset control in advance to AI systems under pre-authorized limits.

Pre-emptive custody allows users to grant autonomous agents permission to manage assets within defined parameters - spending limits, time restrictions, approved counterparties. Essential for enabling AI-to-AI commerce while maintaining security and control.

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