BridgeNode MCP vs Graded X402

In-depth architectural comparison of the BridgeNode MCP and Graded X402 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose BridgeNode MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Graded X402 when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	BridgeNode MCP Finance & Fintech	G Graded X402 Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI inference via MCP — pay per request with Solana USDC through x402. No API keys.	Discover and call 2,000+ x402 machine-payable services through one graded API key + gateway.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bridgenode-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "graded-x402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "graded-x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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