evm_read

SERVERScorpTech x402 API SOURCEhttps://scorptech.it.com/api/x402/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/com-it-scorptech-x402/evm-read.md

WHAT IT DOES

What evm_read does on ScorpTech x402 API

AI agents call evm_read to retrieve information from ScorpTech x402 API without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`contract`	string	Yes
`signature`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why evm_read is rated Low

Even though evm_read only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs evm_read safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ScorpTech x402 API, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For evm_read, this is the rule to start with:

evm_read Allowed

evm_read is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "evm_read": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ScorpTech x402 API, apply this rule, and every evm_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about evm_read

What does the evm_read tool do? +

Read-only eth_call of any view/pure function from a human signature (e.g. balanceOf(address)(uint256) or function name() view returns (string)). ABI-encodes args, decodes outputs (address/uint/int/bool/string/bytes/arrays), and surfaces Error(string) / Panic(uint256) revert reasons. Six chains. No state change. Price: $0.005 USDC per successful call (x402, Solana). Same tool over HTTPS: GET https://scorptech.it.com/api/x402/v1/evm-read. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ScorpTech x402 API MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does evm_read accept? +

evm_read accepts 2 parameters: contract, signature. Required: contract. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on evm_read? +

Register the ScorpTech x402 API MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for evm_read: 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 ScorpTech x402 API. Nothing to install.

What risk level is evm_read? +

evm_read is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit evm_read? +

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

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

evm_read is provided by the ScorpTech x402 API MCP server (https://scorptech.it.com/api/x402/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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