Hostdefi X402 vs BTCFi API

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hostdefi X402 and BTCFi API 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?

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Choose Hostdefi X402 when:

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

Explore Hostdefi X402 Details

Choose BTCFi API 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).

Explore BTCFi API Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H Hostdefi X402 Finance & Fintech	BTCFi API Finance & Fintech
Summary	Free token-safety scans + paid x402 verdicts, signals, radar & EVM swap quotes for AI agents.	Bitcoin data for AI agents. 27 tools with x402 micropayments. No API keys needed.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
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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": {
    "hostdefi-x402": {
      "url": "https://hostdefi.com/docs/api/"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "btcfi-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aiindigo/btcfi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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