What is the key difference between MCP Server and Byte MCP Server?

MCP Server belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Byte MCP Server belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or Byte MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server and Byte MCP Server free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Byte MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 5 tools with 9 views and 2 GitHub stars. Byte MCP Server lists 15 tools with 6 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and Byte MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server vs Byte MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and Byte MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Byte MCP Server

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Byte MCP Server if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ARBITOVA_RPC_URL, ARBITOVA_ESCROW_ADDRESS, ARBITOVA_USDC_ADDRESS, ARBITOVA_AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: Six on-chain escrow tools, Local ethers v6 transaction signing, Base Sepolia and USDC support.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose Byte MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server @arbitova Finance & Fintech	Byte MCP Server 0rkz Finance & Fintech
Summary	Non-custodial on-chain escrow + AI dispute arbitration for agent-to-agent USDC payments on Base. Seven tools covering the full EscrowV1 contract surface: create escrow, mark delivered with on-chain content hash, confirm or dispute, arbiter resolves with signed verdict, cancel/escalate on timeout. npx @arbitova/mcp-server	PayPerByte — per-byte data marketplace for AI agents on Arbitrum. Discover publishers, evaluate on-chain Proof-of-Quality Score (PQS), subscribe + pay per request in USDC via x402 gateway. 15 tools, zero API keys.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (5)

Six on-chain escrow tools

Local ethers v6 transaction signing

Base Sepolia and USDC support

Read-only mode without a private key

Non-custodial contract-based settlement

Byte MCP Server Tools (15)

byte_search_publishers

Search PayPerByte publishers by topic and sort order. Returns publisher addresses, topics, subscriber counts, message counts, and price-per-KB.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "-arbitova-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arbitova/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARBITOVA_RPC_URL": "YOUR_ARBITOVA_RPC_URL_HERE",
        "ARBITOVA_ESCROW_ADDRESS": "YOUR_ARBITOVA_ESCROW_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "ARBITOVA_USDC_ADDRESS": "YOUR_ARBITOVA_USDC_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "ARBITOVA_AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ARBITOVA_AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Byte MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "0rkz-byte-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "byte-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Byte MCP Server belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Byte MCP Server when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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