Core Concepts
Core Architecture
HyperEVM is a custom-built L1 that balances extreme performance with full EVM compatibility.
Sub-second Finality
Powered by the Hyperliquid consensus engine, transactions reach finality in less than one second.
On-chain Governance
Core protocol parameters and upgrades are decided by HL token holders.
Native Optimization
HyperEVM is not just a fork; it's optimized at the binary level for high-throughput DeFi.
Global Liquidity
Directly tap into the native Hyperliquid liquidity pools from any smart contract.
The Hyperliquid Stack
Application Layer
DEX, Perpetuals, and your Smart Contracts
HyperEVM
Fully compatible Ethereum Virtual Machine
Hyperliquid Consensus
High-performance BFT engine
P2P Layer
Optimized networking for global propagation