sbtc_transfer

Transfer sBTC tokens to a recipient address. sBTC uses 8 decimals (same as Bitcoin). Example: To send 0.001 sBTC, use amount

SERVERAibtc SOURCEaibtcdev/aibtc-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/io-github-aibtcdev-mcp-server/sbtc-transfer.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sbtc_transfer does on Aibtc

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

RISK

Why sbtc_transfer is rated Critical

This tool transfers cryptocurrency (sBTC, a Bitcoin-backed token) to arbitrary recipient addresses. Token transfers are financial operations that move monetary value and cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'sbtc_transfer' with description 'Transfer sBTC tokens to a recipient address.' This directly moves tokens (financial assets) to external recipients, constituting an irreversible financial transaction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sbtc_transfer safely

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

sbtc_transfer Approval-gated

Any call to sbtc_transfer 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": {
    "sbtc_transfer": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about sbtc_transfer

What does the sbtc_transfer tool do? +

Transfer sBTC tokens to a recipient address. sBTC uses 8 decimals (same as Bitcoin). Example: To send 0.001 sBTC, use amount. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Aibtc MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on sbtc_transfer? +

Register the Aibtc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sbtc_transfer: 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 Aibtc. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sbtc_transfer? +

sbtc_transfer 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 sbtc_transfer? +

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

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

sbtc_transfer is provided by the Aibtc MCP server (aibtcdev/aibtc-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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