transfer_token

Transfer ERC20 tokens to an address

SERVEREVM MCP Server SOURCEchulanpro5/evm-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Financial

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Approval-gatedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/chulanpro5-evm-mcp-server/transfer-token.md

WHAT IT DOES

What transfer_token does on EVM MCP Server

AI agents use transfer_token to commit financial operations through EVM MCP Server, usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

RISK

Why transfer_token is rated Critical

Token transfers on blockchain networks directly move monetary value. An AI agent with misuse of this tool could transfer user funds to unauthorized addresses, resulting in irreversible loss of financial assets. This is classified as Financial rather than Destructive because it primarily moves assets rather than destroying them, though the impact is severe.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Transfer ERC20 tokens to an address' - this moves cryptocurrency/tokens between addresses, which constitutes a financial transaction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs transfer_token safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and EVM MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For transfer_token, this is the rule to start with:

transfer_token Approval-gated

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

View as policy code

policy.json

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

GATE THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect EVM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every transfer_token call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about transfer_token

What does the transfer_token tool do? +

Transfer ERC20 tokens to an address. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the EVM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on transfer_token? +

Register the EVM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for transfer_token: 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 EVM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is transfer_token? +

transfer_token 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 transfer_token? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the transfer_token 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 transfer_token completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for transfer_token. 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 transfer_token? +

transfer_token is provided by the EVM MCP Server MCP server (chulanpro5/evm-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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