Blockscout MCP Server vs Dexpaprika MCP
A side-by-side look at the Blockscout MCP Server and Dexpaprika MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Blockscout MCP Server for finance & fintech work over a hosted endpoint; choose Dexpaprika MCP for finance & fintech as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Blockscout MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
__unlock_blockchain_analysis__, get_block_info, get_block_number.
Choose Dexpaprika MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
DEXPAPRIKA_API_KEY, DEXPAPRIKA_API_BASE_URL. - You want tools like
getKeyStatus, getNetworks, getCapabilities.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Finance & Fintech | Finance & Fintech |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | DEXPAPRIKA_API_KEYDEXPAPRIKA_API_BASE_URL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 46 | 108 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 16 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Blockscout MCP Server | View Dexpaprika MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Blockscout MCP Server tools 16
__unlock_blockchain_analysis__Initializes a Blockscout MCP session: returns server reference data, the `blockscout-analysis` skill pointer, and the URI resolution rule. Call this tool exactly once per session, before any other tool, and reuse its payload for the rest of the session; do not call it again.get_block_infoGet block information like timestamp, gas used, burnt fees, transaction count etc. Can optionally include the list of transaction hashes contained in the block. Transaction hashes are omitted by default; request them only when you truly need them, because on high-traffic chains the list may exhaust the context.get_block_numberRetrieves the block number and timestamp for a specific date/time or the latest block. Use when you need a block height for a specific point in time (e.g., "block at 2024-01-01") or the current chain tip. If `datetime` is provided, finds the block immediately preceding that time. If omitted, returns the latest indexed block.get_address_by_ens_nameUseful for when you need to convert an ENS domain name (e.g. "blockscout.eth") to its corresponding Ethereum address.get_transactions_by_addressRetrieves native currency transfers and smart contract interactions (calls, internal txs) for an address. **EXCLUDES TOKEN TRANSFERS**: Filters out direct token balance changes (ERC-20, etc.). You'll see calls *to* token contracts, but not the `Transfer` events. For token history, use `get_token_transfers_by_address`. A single tx can have multiple records from internal calls. Requires an `age_from` date to scope results for performance and relevance. **SUPPORTS PAGINATION**: If response includes 'pagination' field, use the provided next_call to get additional pages.get_token_transfers_by_addressGet ERC-20 token transfers for an address within a specific time range. **SUPPORTS PAGINATION**: If response includes 'pagination' field, use the provided next_call to get additional pages.lookup_token_by_symbolSearch for token addresses by symbol or name. Returns multiple potential matches based on symbol or token name similarity. Only the first 7 matches from the Blockscout API are returned.get_contract_abiGet smart contract ABI (Application Binary Interface). An ABI defines all functions, events, their parameters, and return types. The ABI is required to format function calls or interpret contract data.inspect_contract_codeInspects a verified contract's source code or metadata.read_contractCalls a smart contract function (view/pure, or non-view/pure simulated via eth_call) and returns the decoded result. This tool provides a direct way to query the state of a smart contract. Example: To check the USDT balance of an address on Ethereum Mainnet, you would use the following arguments: { "tool_name": "read_contract", "params": { "chain_id": "1", "address": "0xdAC17F958D2ee523a2206206994597C13D831ec7", "abi": { "constant": true, "inputs": [{"name": "_owner", "type": "address"}], "name": "balanceOf", "outputs": [{"name": "balance", "type": "uint256"}], "payable": false, "stateMutability": "view", "type": "function" }, "function_name": "balanceOf", "args": "["0xF977814e90dA44bFA03b6295A0616a897441aceC"]" } }get_address_infoGet comprehensive information about an address, including: - Address existence check - Native token (ETH) balance (provided as is, without adjusting by decimals) - First transaction details (block number and timestamp) for age calculation - ENS name association (if any) - Contract status (whether the address is a contract, whether it is verified) - Proxy contract information (if applicable): determines if a smart contract is a proxy contract (which forwards calls to implementation contracts), including proxy type and implementation addresses - Token details (if the contract is a token): name, symbol, decimals, total supply, etc. Essential for address analysis, contract investigation, token research, and DeFi protocol analysis.get_tokens_by_addressGet comprehensive ERC20 token holdings for an address with enriched metadata and market data. Returns detailed token information including contract details (name, symbol, decimals), market metrics (exchange rate, market cap, volume), holders count, and actual balance (provided as is, without adjusting by decimals). Essential for portfolio analysis, wallet auditing, and DeFi position tracking. **SUPPORTS PAGINATION**: If response includes 'pagination' field, use the provided next_call to get additional pages.- +4 more on the listing page
Dexpaprika MCP tools 17
getKeyStatusReport whether this server is sending an API key and which plan the API sees. Use when calls are being rate limited or refused, or when the user asks whether their DexPaprika key is working. Takes no arguments and reads no market data.getNetworksList every blockchain network DexPaprika indexes, each row carrying its network id (slug), 24h volume, transaction count, and pool count. Read-only and keyless. Start here (or getCapabilities) to get the exact network slug that nearly every other tool requires as its 'network' argument. Use for 'which chains do you support?', 'is Base/Solana/Arbitrum covered?', or 'what is the slug for Polygon?'. Returns the full array with no pagination or sorting; takes no parameters beyond a short rationale. For platform-wide totals rather than a per-network list use getStats.getCapabilitiesGet the static agent onboarding guide for this server: supported workflows, network name synonyms (mapping words like 'eth' to the canonical slug 'ethereum'), recommended call sequences, and common pitfalls. Read-only and keyless. Read it once at the start of a session before your first query, or when asked 'how do I use this API?', 'what order should I call things in?', or 'which slug maps to eth?'. This returns onboarding docs, not live market data; for the actual list of network slugs use getNetworks, and for coverage totals use getStats. Takes no parameters beyond a short rationale.getNetworkDexesList the DEXes (exchanges) operating on one network, such as Uniswap on ethereum or Raydium on solana, returned under 'dexes' with page_info (page, total_pages). Read-only and keyless. Use for 'which DEXes are on Base?', 'does Solana have Orca?', or to get a dex id to feed into getDexPools. Scope is a single network; call getNetworks first for the slug. Params: network (required slug); limit (default 10, max 100); page (default 1, 1-indexed); sort_by (only 'pool'; legacy alias order_by); sort_dir 'asc' or 'desc' (default 'desc'; legacy alias sort).getNetworkPoolsGet the top liquidity pools across a whole network, ranked by 24h volume by default, returned under 'results' with has_next_page and next_cursor. Read-only and keyless. This is the primary chain-wide pool discovery tool. Use for 'biggest pools on ethereum', 'top trading pairs on Base', or 'most active pools on Solana'. Narrow to one exchange with getDexPools, or apply numeric/time filters with getNetworkPoolsFilter. Params: network (required slug); limit (default 10, max 100); cursor (pass previous next_cursor to page); sort_by (default 'volume_usd_24h', canonical *_24h fields, alias order_by); sort_dir 'asc' or 'desc' (default 'desc', alias sort).getDexPoolsGet the pools belonging to one specific DEX on one network, e.g. all Uniswap v3 pools on ethereum. Proxies /networks/{network}/pools/search with a dex_name filter (the old /networks/{network}/dexes/{dex}/pools endpoint was removed): rows come back under 'results' with cursor pagination (has_next_page + next_cursor), and the 24h volume field is volume_usd_24h. Read-only and keyless. Narrower than getNetworkPools (a single exchange, not the whole chain). Use for 'show me Raydium pools', 'top pairs on PancakeSwap', or 'liquidity on Orca'. Get the dex id from getNetworkDexes or search first, and pass that response's dex_id field ('uniswap_v3'), matched case-insensitively. Do not pass its dex_name field ('Uniswap V3'): a human display name returns HTTP 200 with an empty results[] rather than an error, so an empty answer here usually means the wrong form of the name was sent. Params: network (required slug); dex (required id, e.g. 'uniswap_v3'; the REST API calls this query parameter dex_name); limit (default 10, max 100); cursor (pass previous next_cursor to page); sort_by (default 'volume_usd_24h', canonical *_24h fields, short legacy names still accepted, alias order_by); sort_dir 'asc'/'desc' (default 'desc', alias sort). The old page number is gone: page 2 and above return an error pointing at cursor.getNetworkPoolsFilterGet pools on one network filtered by numeric thresholds, returned under 'results' with has_next_page and next_cursor. Read-only and keyless. Choose this over getNetworkPools when the user gives numeric constraints or a time window. Use for 'pools over $1M liquidity on Base', 'pools created in the last 24h', or 'high-volume low-liquidity pairs'. Optional filters (AND-combined): volume_24h_min/max, volume_7d_min/max, liquidity_usd_min/max, txns_24h_min, created_after/created_before (Unix timestamps). Also network (required); limit (default 50, max 100); cursor to page; sort_by (default 'volume_usd_24h', alias order_by); sort_dir asc/desc (default 'desc', alias sort).getPoolDetailsGet the full current snapshot for one pool by address: its two tokens, current price, liquidity/TVL, 24h volume, and transaction counts, returned as a single pool object (not a list). Read-only and keyless. Use after search or getNetworkPools surfaces a pool, or for 'price/TVL of this pool?' or 'details for pool 0x...'. Returns live values only; for historical candles use getPoolOHLCV, and for the raw swap feed use getPoolTransactions. Params: network (required slug); pool_address (required, e.g. '0x88e6a0c2ddd26feeb64f039a2c41296fcb3f5640'); inversed (optional bool, default false, flips the token price ratio to token1/token0).getPoolOHLCVGet historical OHLCV candles (open, high, low, close, volume) for one pool over a time range, returned as a time-series array. Read-only and keyless. Use for 'price history of this pair', 'hourly chart for the last week', 'candles since Jan 1', or backtesting; for the single current price use getPoolDetails instead. Params: network (required); pool_address (required); start (required; Unix timestamp, RFC3339, or yyyy-mm-dd); end (optional, capped to 1 year after start); interval one of '1m','5m','10m','15m','30m','1h','6h','12h','24h' (default '24h'); limit (default 100, max 366 candles); inversed (optional bool, default false).getPoolTransactionsGet one pool's recent individual swap transactions, newest first, returned under 'transactions' (paginate with page, or a cursor). Read-only and keyless. These are per-trade records, not aggregated candles (use getPoolOHLCV) or a summary snapshot (use getPoolDetails). Use for 'recent trades on this pool', 'who swapped in the last hour', or 'raw transaction feed'. Params: network (required); pool_address (required); limit (default 10, max 100); page (default 1, up to 100 pages) or cursor (a transaction id); from (optional Unix seconds, inclusive, capped to the last 7 days); to (optional Unix seconds, exclusive, must be after from).getTokenDetailsGet one token's data and metadata by contract address on one network: multi-timeframe price and volume metrics, plus name, website, Twitter, and Telegram links, returned as a single token object. Read-only and keyless. Use for 'price and volume for 0x... on Base' or 'tell me about this token'. If you only have a symbol like WETH, call search first to resolve the address and network. For many tokens' prices at once use getTokenMultiPrices; for the pools holding this token use getTokenPools. Params: network (required slug); token_address (required contract address, e.g. 'JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN' on solana).getTokenPoolsGet the liquidity pools that contain a specific token on one network, returned under 'results' with has_next_page and next_cursor. Read-only and keyless. Use for 'which pools hold WETH on ethereum?' or 'liquidity venues for 0x...'. Network-scoped, so run search first if unsure of the network; unknown addresses return empty results, not an error. For the token's own price use getTokenDetails. Params: network (required); token_address (required); limit (default 10, max 100); cursor to page; sort_by (default 'volume_usd_24h', alias order_by); sort_dir asc/desc (default 'desc', alias sort). Extra params such as inversed or paired_token_address are unsupported and error.- +5 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Blockscout MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"blockscout-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://mcp.blockscout.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Dexpaprika MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"coinpaprika-dexpaprika-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"dexpaprika-mcp@latest"
],
"env": {
"DEXPAPRIKA_API_KEY": "YOUR_DEXPAPRIKA_API_KEY_HERE",
"DEXPAPRIKA_API_BASE_URL": "YOUR_DEXPAPRIKA_API_BASE_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Blockscout MCP Server is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Dexpaprika MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Blockscout MCP Server for finance & fintech work and Dexpaprika MCP for finance & fintech.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Blockscout MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Dexpaprika MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add blockscout-mcp-server and coinpaprika-dexpaprika-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Blockscout MCP Server has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 46 GitHub stars. Dexpaprika MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 108 GitHub stars.