attest-verification | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What attest-verification does on RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools

AI agents use attest-verification to create or update resources in RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why attest-verification needs a policy

This tool creates attestation records on a blockchain, which modifies the ledger state irreversibly at the consensus layer but is not itself a deletion or financial transfer. It falls under Write (creates attestations) rather than Destructive (no deletion) or Financial (no money movement).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'attest-verification' and description 'Create a contract verification attestation' indicate the tool creates/writes attestation records on the Rootstock blockchain.

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Verdict

attest-verification Rate-limited

attest-verification stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "attest-verification": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "attest-verification_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about attest-verification

What does the attest-verification tool do? +

Create a contract verification attestation on Rootstock using RAS. Uses default testnet schema UIDs when none is provided. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on attest-verification? +

Register the RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for attest-verification: 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 RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is attest-verification? +

attest-verification is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit attest-verification? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the attest-verification 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 attest-verification completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for attest-verification. 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 attest-verification? +

attest-verification is provided by the RSK MCP Server - Rootstock Blockchain Tools MCP server (rsksmart/rsk-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.