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l402-redeem-cashu

Redeem Cashu ecash tokens directly on a toll-booth server, avoiding the Lightning round-trip. Handles the two-step flow automatically (create invoice then redeem token). Only works with toll-booth servers.

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What l402-redeem-cashu does on 402

AI agents use l402-redeem-cashu to commit financial operations through 402 — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
url string Yes The toll-booth server URL
token string Yes Cashu token string to redeem (e.g. cashuAey...)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

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Why l402-redeem-cashu needs a policy

This tool redeems ecash tokens (Cashu), which are a form of digital bearer money. Redeeming ecash tokens constitutes a financial operation — it converts monetary value (Cashu tokens) into a credit or payment on a toll-booth server. Misuse could result in unauthorized spending or draining of ecash token balances, placing this firmly in the Financial category with high severity.

From the tool's definition Redeem Cashu ecash tokens directly on a toll-booth server... Handles the two-step flow automatically (create invoice then redeem token)

Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url) · Handles credentials or secrets (token)

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access l402-redeem-cashu gives an agent:

How to control l402-redeem-cashu

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and 402, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for l402-redeem-cashu:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "l402-redeem-cashu": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Any call to l402-redeem-cashu is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register 402 — 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 l402-redeem-cashu

What does the l402-redeem-cashu tool do? +

Redeem Cashu ecash tokens directly on a toll-booth server, avoiding the Lightning round-trip. Handles the two-step flow automatically (create invoice then redeem token). Only works with toll-booth servers. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the 402 MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does l402-redeem-cashu accept? +

l402-redeem-cashu accepts 2 parameters: url, token. Required: url, token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on l402-redeem-cashu? +

Register the 402 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for l402-redeem-cashu: 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 402. Nothing to install.

What risk level is l402-redeem-cashu? +

l402-redeem-cashu 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 l402-redeem-cashu? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the l402-redeem-cashu 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 l402-redeem-cashu completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for l402-redeem-cashu. 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 l402-redeem-cashu? +

l402-redeem-cashu is provided by the 402 MCP server (402-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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