Get information about related addresses of an input address. Note: This only includes the the "special" connections 'First Funder', 'Signer', 'Previous Signer', 'Multisig Signer of', 'Previous Multisig Signer of', 'Deployed via', 'Deployed by', 'Deployed Contract', 'Created Contract', 'Created by...
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AI agents call address_related_addresses to retrieve information from Nansen-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 address_related_addresses 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.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
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}
}See the full Nansen-MCP policy for all 24 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access address_related_addresses 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.
Get information about related addresses of an input address. Note: This only includes the the "special" connections 'First Funder', 'Signer', 'Previous Signer', 'Multisig Signer of', 'Previous Multisig Signer of', 'Deployed via', 'Deployed by', 'Deployed Contract', 'Created Contract', 'Created by'. To get related wallets, also check address counterparties. First funder exchange withdrawal address does usually NOT belong to the same entity as the address, only deposit addresses. Only information is that it has been funded by the exchange. Examples: # Query by addresses request = AddressRelatedAddressesRequest( addresses=["0x123...", "0x456..."], chain="all" ) Args: request: AddressRelatedAddressesRequest containing parameters and pagination settings Returns: Formatted related addresses data as markdown table, grouped by chain when chain="evm". It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nansen-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Nansen- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for address_related_addresses: 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 Nansen-MCP. Nothing to install.
address_related_addresses 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 address_related_addresses 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 address_related_addresses. 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.
address_related_addresses is provided by the Nansen- MCP server (nansen-ai/Nansen-MCP). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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