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aps_aggregate_settlement

Aggregate a batch of Attribution Primitives over a half-open settlement period [t0, t1) into a signed SettlementRecord. Each axis (D, P, G, C) produces a per-contributor total with a balanced-Merkle commitment. Residual buckets pool sub-threshold contributors per Build A §4.1. Output is a fully s...

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What aps_aggregate_settlement does on Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents

AI agents use aps_aggregate_settlement to commit financial operations through Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
period object Yes
receipts array Yes Array of AttributionPrimitives to aggregate
issued_at string Override issued_at (canonical ISO-8601 UTC ms + Z); defaults to now
gateway_did string Yes Gateway DID that signs the record
gateway_private_key string Yes Ed25519 gateway private key (hex)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

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Why aps_aggregate_settlement needs a policy

This tool aggregates attribution data into a signed SettlementRecord covering a defined settlement period with per-contributor financial totals. 'Settlement' in financial/attribution contexts implies committing to payment obligations or financial distributions. The signed, Merkle-committed output ready for third-party verification indicates irreversible financial commitments.

From the tool's definition Aggregate a batch of Attribution Primitives over a half-open settlement period [t0, t1) into a signed SettlementRecord... per-contributor total with a balanced-Merkle commitment... Output is a fully signed record ready for third-party verification.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access aps_aggregate_settlement gives an agent:

How to control aps_aggregate_settlement

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for aps_aggregate_settlement:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "aps_aggregate_settlement": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Any call to aps_aggregate_settlement is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about aps_aggregate_settlement

What does the aps_aggregate_settlement tool do? +

Aggregate a batch of Attribution Primitives over a half-open settlement period [t0, t1) into a signed SettlementRecord. Each axis (D, P, G, C) produces a per-contributor total with a balanced-Merkle commitment. Residual buckets pool sub-threshold contributors per Build A §4.1. Output is a fully signed record ready for third-party verification. Spec: BUILD-C-SETTLEMENT-PIPELINE.md. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does aps_aggregate_settlement accept? +

aps_aggregate_settlement accepts 5 parameters: period, receipts, issued_at, gateway_did, gateway_private_key. Required: period, receipts, gateway_did, gateway_private_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on aps_aggregate_settlement? +

Register the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aps_aggregate_settlement: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aps_aggregate_settlement? +

aps_aggregate_settlement is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit aps_aggregate_settlement? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aps_aggregate_settlement rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block aps_aggregate_settlement completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aps_aggregate_settlement. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides aps_aggregate_settlement? +

aps_aggregate_settlement is provided by the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP server (https://mcp.aeoess.com/sse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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