- Hedera’s Python SDK supports multiple AI frameworks and enables AI agents to perform crypto-native actions such as payments and token management.
- Supports use cases ranging from automated financial and payment agents to on-chain messaging.
Hedera Blockchain recently expanded its developer tools by releasing a Python software development kit (SDK) to improve access to blockchain-enabled AI development. This new Python SDK is built for the Hedera Agent Kit, allowing developers to work on AI as well as DLT.
Python SDK extends Hedera Agent Kit ecosystem
The Python SDK follows the previously released JavaScript SDK and gives developers more flexibility in how they design and deploy AI agents on the Hedera network. With the new release, developers can choose from popular AI frameworks such as LangChain, Vercel, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to build agents that can interact with Hedera Testnet.
The Python SDK focuses on enabling AI agents to initiate and manage crypto-native actions, including payments and transactions. By integrating blockchain with AI agent workflows, the SDK enables microtransactions and payments that are difficult to perform with autonomous AI systems.
Hedera said Python is a natural next step for the company’s AI Studio tool. The Python SDK is integrated with LangChain v1.0, which unifies LangChain and LangGraph into a single framework. This provides a consistent development experience for Python developers building AI agents that can interact with Hedera’s services.
In addition to the latest LangChain architecture, the SDK aims to reduce friction for developers who want to combine large language models with on-chain execution and data.
Hedera Agent Kit is an open source framework that allows AI agents to interact directly with Hedera networks. The Python SDK comes with plugins for core account operations, token services, consensus messaging, smart contract execution, and network queries. These tools allow agents to create and manage accounts, transfer HBARs, and distribute tokens.
Query plugins provide access to on-chain data such as account balances, token information, transaction records, and exchange rates. In addition, agents can also monitor and respond to network conditions in real time.
Examples of using AI agents in Hedera
The Python SDK enables a wide range of applications including automated financial management, payment agents, 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. You can then perform the desired actions according to predefined logic or natural language instructions.
Hedera Agent Kit uses a plug-in-based architecture that allows developers to introduce its functionality into specified workflows. Therefore, this Python SDK serves as a foundational tool for AI-driven blockchain-native applications.