Anchor X402 MCP vs Alchemy MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Anchor X402 MCP and Alchemy 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Anchor X402 MCP 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: ANCHOR_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY.
• Primary tools included: Dual-chain hash anchoring, OFAC and address-reputation wallet screening, Wallet balances, activity, identity, and sanctions intelligence.

Explore Anchor X402 MCP Details

Choose Alchemy MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: ALCHEMY_API_KEY, AGENT_WALLET_SERVER.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Anchor X402 MCP hypeprinter007-stack Finance & Fintech	Alchemy MCP Server alchemy Finance & Fintech
Summary
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

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": {
    "hypeprinter007-stack-anchor-x402-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANCHOR_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ANCHOR_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alchemy-alchemy-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alchemy/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALCHEMY_API_KEY": "YOUR_ALCHEMY_API_KEY_HERE",
        "AGENT_WALLET_SERVER": "YOUR_AGENT_WALLET_SERVER_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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