X402 API vs BridgeNode MCP

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

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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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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	X X402 API Finance & Fintech	BridgeNode MCP Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI API for marketing, content and outreach. 22 endpoints. Pay with USDC on Base via x402.	AI inference via MCP — pay per request with Solana USDC through x402. No API keys.
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": {
    "x402-api-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "x402-api-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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