Hashlock Markets

Hashlock Markets is an RFQ-based DEX where users create swap intents, market makers submit sealed bids, and winning quotes settle non-custodially through HTLC atomic swaps

## Overview Hashlock Markets is a decentralized exchange built on request-for-quote (RFQ) mechanics rather than automated market maker (AMM) pools. The platform creates a structured negotiation environment where retail traders and institutions can broadcast swap intents, receive competitive bids from market makers, and execute trades through non-custodial atomic swaps secured by hashed timelock contracts (HTLCs). The core problem Hashlock Markets addresses is the friction inherent in existing DEX models. Traditional AMMs charge slippage and fixed fees regardless of order size or market conditi