get_metadata

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_metadata needs a policy

This tool retrieves publicly available NFT and multitoken metadata without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data query against blockchain records. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot affect blockchain state, finances, or system integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_metadata' combined with description 'Fetch metadata of NFTs or multitokens by token address and IDs' indicates retrieval of data only. The verb 'fetch' and context of querying metadata represent a read-only operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_metadata gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_metadata

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Tatum MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_metadata:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_metadata": {}
  }
}

get_metadata is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Tatum MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_metadata

What does the get_metadata tool do? +

Fetch metadata of NFTs or multitokens by token address and IDs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tatum MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_metadata? +

Register the Tatum MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_metadata: 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 Tatum MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_metadata? +

get_metadata is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_metadata? +

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

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

get_metadata is provided by the Tatum MCP Server MCP server (tatumio/blockchain-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Tatum MCP Server tool call.

Start from Tatum MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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