The 6 MCP tools in Hashlock Markets — what each one does and when an agent calls it
Hashlock Markets provides AI agents with six MCP tools divided into two categories: two for price discovery and four for settlement. The RFQ-side tools enable sealed-bid trading to prevent information leakage, while the HTLC-side tools facilitate atomic, trustless cross-chain swaps. All tools are designed for autonomous use, with each corresponding to a specific onchain or signed off-chain action.
- ▪The two RFQ tools, create_rfq and respond_rfq, allow agents to request quotes and submit prices without broadcasting trade intent publicly.
- ▪The four HTLC tools—create_htlc, withdraw_htlc, refund_htlc, and a fourth implied HTLC function—enable atomic settlement via hash time-locked contracts.
- ▪Agents use create_htlc to lock funds with a hashlock and timelock, ensuring funds are either swapped or refunded automatically.
- ▪Withdraw_htlc allows the counterparty to claim funds by revealing the preimage, enabling trustless atomic exchange.
- ▪Refund_htlc lets the original sender reclaim funds if the counterparty fails to act before the timelock expires, ensuring safety without custodians.
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