Tatum Blockchain▌
by tatumio
Access multi-chain data across 130+ networks with Tatum Blockchain—NFT metadata, wallet portfolios, token verification,
Integrates with Tatum's blockchain infrastructure to provide multi-chain data access across 130+ networks including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana for retrieving NFT metadata, wallet portfolios, transaction histories, token ownership verification, and exchange rates.
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best for
- / Blockchain developers building multi-chain applications
- / DeFi and NFT project development
- / Cryptocurrency portfolio tracking
- / Web3 data analysis and research
capabilities
- / Query blockchain data across 130+ networks
- / Retrieve NFT metadata and collections
- / Check wallet balances and portfolios
- / Access transaction histories
- / Verify token ownership
- / Get real-time exchange rates
what it does
Provides multi-chain blockchain data access across 130+ networks including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana through Tatum's infrastructure. Enables retrieval of NFT metadata, wallet portfolios, transaction histories, and token ownership verification.
about
Tatum Blockchain is an official MCP server published by tatumio that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Access multi-chain data across 130+ networks with Tatum Blockchain—NFT metadata, wallet portfolios, token verification, It is categorized under developer tools.
how to install
You can install Tatum Blockchain in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Tatum Blockchain is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Blockchain MCP powered by Tatum
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Tatum Blockchain Data API and RPC Gateway, enabling any LLM to read and write blockchain data across 130+ networks. Visit official MCP webpage for more details and to get your Tatum API key.
🚀 Features
- 130+ Blockchain Networks: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, and many more.
- 🔗 Blockchain Data API: Blocks, transactions, balances, network info, and more.
- 🌐 RPC Gateway: Direct access to blockchain RPC endpoints.
📦 Installation
Global Installation (Recommended)
npm install -g @tatumio/blockchain-mcp
Local Installation
npm install @tatumio/blockchain-mcp
🔑 Getting Started
1. Get Your API Key
Get your free API key from Tatum Dashboard.
2. MCP Client Integration
Add this server to your MCP client configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"tatumio": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@tatumio/blockchain-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TATUM_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
🛠️ Available Tools
Blockchain Data (10 tools)
- get_metadata - Fetch NFT/multitoken metadata by address and IDs
- get_wallet_balance_by_time - Get wallet balance at specific time
- get_wallet_portfolio - Get comprehensive wallet portfolio
- get_owners - Get owners of NFT/token
- check_owner - Check if address owns specific token
- get_transaction_history - Get transaction history for address
- get_block_by_time - Get block information by timestamp
- get_tokens - Get tokens for specific wallet
- check_malicous_address - Check if address is malicious
- get_exchange_rate - Get real-time exchange rates
RPC Gateways (4 tools)
- gateway_get_supported_chains - Get all supported blockchain networks
- gateway_get_supported_methods - Get supported RPC methods for chain
- gateway_execute_rpc - Execute RPC calls on any supported chain
🌐 Supported Networks
EVM-Compatible (69 networks)
- Ethereum: Mainnet, Sepolia, Holesky
- Layer 2: Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base
- Sidechains: BSC, Avalanche, Fantom
- Enterprise: Celo, Palm, Gnosis
- Gaming: Ronin, Chiliz
Non-EVM (61 networks)
- Bitcoin: Mainnet, Testnet, Signet
- Alternative Coins: Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash
- Smart Contract Platforms: Solana, Cardano, Tezos
- Enterprise: Stellar, Ripple, EOS
📖 Documentation
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🏢 About Tatum
Tatum is a blockchain development platform that provides APIs, SDKs, and tools for building blockchain applications. Learn more at tatum.io.
Made with ❤️ by the Tatum team
FAQ
- What is the Tatum Blockchain MCP server?
- Tatum Blockchain is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Tatum Blockchain?
- This profile displays 56 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★56 reviews- ★★★★★Hiroshi Zhang· Dec 24, 2024
Tatum Blockchain has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Kiara Wang· Dec 20, 2024
Tatum Blockchain has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Dec 16, 2024
According to our notes, Tatum Blockchain benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★William Sethi· Dec 4, 2024
According to our notes, Tatum Blockchain benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Hiroshi Yang· Nov 23, 2024
We wired Tatum Blockchain into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Ishan Perez· Nov 15, 2024
I recommend Tatum Blockchain for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Kofi Dixit· Nov 15, 2024
Tatum Blockchain is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Sofia Patel· Nov 11, 2024
Tatum Blockchain is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Kiara Chawla· Nov 11, 2024
Strong directory entry: Tatum Blockchain surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Piyush G· Nov 7, 2024
We wired Tatum Blockchain into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
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