What is the key difference between Hashlock MCP and Alchemy MCP Server?

Hashlock MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Alchemy MCP Server belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hashlock MCP or Alchemy MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Hashlock MCP and Alchemy MCP Server free or paid?

Hashlock MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Alchemy MCP Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hashlock MCP lists 14 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Alchemy MCP Server lists 5 tools with 3 views and 88 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hashlock MCP and Alchemy MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hashlock MCP vs Alchemy MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hashlock 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Hashlock MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Alchemy MCP Server

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hashlock MCP if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Alchemy MCP Server if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hashlock 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).
Primary tools included: list_assets, list_open_rfqs, get_rfq.

Explore Hashlock 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.
Primary tools included: Token prices by symbol or contract address, Historical price queries with date and time-frame filters, Multichain token and NFT ownership lookups.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hashlock MCP Hashlock-Tech Finance & Fintech	Alchemy MCP Server alchemy Finance & Fintech
Summary	Cross-chain OTC trading via sealed-bid RFQ + HTLC atomic settlement. Six tools for AI agents to swap ETH, BTC, and SUI without bridges, custodians, or information leakage. Hosted at hashlock.markets/mcp or local stdio via @hashlock-tech/mcp.	Allow AI agents to interact with Alchemy's blockchain APIs.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hashlock MCP Tools (14)

list_assets

Asset registry (`SYMBOL@chain` refs, decimals)

list_open_rfqs

Public RFQ board, filterable

get_rfq

One RFQ / private order

create_rfq

Post a public RFQ or private fixed-price order

cancel_rfq

Cancel your own request

respond_to_rfq

Respond with a price → opens a deal thread

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).

Hashlock MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hashlock-tech-hashlock-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hashlock-tech/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Alchemy MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hashlock MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Alchemy MCP Server belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Hashlock MCP when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Alchemy MCP Server when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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