Returns a paginated list of transactions involving a Bitcoin address. Filter by direction: received (incoming funds), sent (outgoing funds), or all. Returns up to 100 transactions per call, sorted by block height descending (most recent first).
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AI agents call bitcoin_address_transactions to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though bitcoin_address_transactions only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"bitcoin_address_transactions": {}
}
}See the full Mcp policy for all 45 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access bitcoin_address_transactions gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Returns a paginated list of transactions involving a Bitcoin address. Filter by direction: received (incoming funds), sent (outgoing funds), or all. Returns up to 100 transactions per call, sorted by block height descending (most recent first).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bitcoin_address_transactions: 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 Mcp. Nothing to install.
bitcoin_address_transactions is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bitcoin_address_transactions 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bitcoin_address_transactions. 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.
bitcoin_address_transactions is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.robtex.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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