HyperEVM Architecture

HyperEVM operates on a unique dual-block architecture that separates concerns between market operations and smart contract execution. This design enables HyperCore to handle lightning-fast spot and perpetual markets while HyperEVM provides full Ethereum compatibility for smart contract deployment and execution.

HyperCore Layer

The HyperCore layer is responsible for core market functionalities including spot trading, perpetual futures, and order book management. This layer operates at extremely high speeds, processing thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality. HyperCore maintains the primary order books and handles all market-related operations including:

• • Real-time spot market trading with instant settlement
• • Perpetual futures with up to 100x leverage
• • Advanced order types including limit, market, and stop orders
• • Liquidity provision and market making
• • Risk management and position tracking

HyperEVM Layer

The HyperEVM layer provides full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, allowing developers to deploy and execute smart contracts using standard Ethereum development tools and languages. This layer handles all smart contract operations including:

• • Smart contract deployment and execution
• • DeFi protocol development and integration
• • Cross-chain asset transfers and bridging
• • Complex financial instrument creation
• • Automated trading strategies and bots

Synchronized Operation

Both HyperCore and HyperEVM operate in parallel with synchronized block production. This means that market operations on HyperCore and smart contract execution on HyperEVM happen simultaneously, providing developers with real-time access to market data and the ability to execute complex DeFi strategies that leverage both layers.

The seamless integration between HyperCore and HyperEVM enables developers to build sophisticated DeFi applications that leverage the speed and liquidity of HyperCore markets while maintaining the flexibility and programmability of smart contracts.

HYPE Token Bridging

The HYPE token serves as the native gas token for HyperEVM operations. To use HYPE for gas fees and smart contract operations, users must first bridge HYPE from HyperCore to HyperEVM using the designated bridge address:

Asset Transfers

Beyond HYPE token bridging, the system supports cross-chain transfers of spot assets between HyperCore and HyperEVM. This enables:

• • Direct access to HyperCore liquidity from smart contracts
• • Real-time market data integration in DeFi protocols
• • Atomic cross-chain operations for complex trading strategies
• • Unified account system across both layers

Smart Contract Integration

Developers can deploy smart contracts on HyperEVM that directly interact with HyperCore markets. This integration allows for:

• • Automated trading strategies that execute on HyperCore
• • DeFi protocols that leverage HyperCore's deep liquidity
• • Real-time market data feeds for algorithmic trading
• • Cross-chain arbitrage and market making bots

HyperEVM blocks contain standard EVM transaction data with additional optimizations for the dual-block architecture. Each block includes transaction data, state changes, and metadata that enables seamless integration with HyperCore.

Transaction Format

HyperEVM transactions follow the standard Ethereum transaction format with EIP-1559 support. Each transaction includes:

• • Standard EVM transaction fields (nonce, gas price, gas limit, to, value, data)
• • EIP-1559 base fee and priority fee fields
• • Transaction signature for authentication
• • Chain ID for network identification

State Management

The HyperEVM state management system tracks account balances, contract storage, and cross-chain integration data:

• • Account balance updates and HYPE token tracking
• • Smart contract storage and execution state
• • Event logs and transaction receipts
• • Cross-chain transfer state and bridge data

Gas Mechanics

HyperEVM uses HYPE tokens for gas fees with EIP-1559 fee mechanism. Base fees are burned, while priority fees can be included to prioritize transaction processing. This ensures predictable gas costs and efficient transaction ordering.

The dual-block architecture provides developers with unique advantages for building sophisticated DeFi applications that combine the speed of centralized exchanges with the programmability of decentralized protocols.

Performance Advantages

• • Sub-second finality for both market operations and smart contract execution
• • High throughput capable of handling thousands of transactions per second
• • Low latency access to market data and order book information
• • Efficient cross-chain operations without external bridges

Developer Experience

• • Full Ethereum compatibility - use existing tools, languages, and frameworks
• • Standard EVM opcodes and development patterns
• • Familiar gas mechanics and transaction structure
• • Comprehensive documentation and community support

DeFi Innovation

• • Direct access to HyperCore's deep liquidity and order books
• • Real-time market data integration in smart contracts
• • Complex trading strategies with atomic execution
• • Cross-chain arbitrage and market making opportunities

Ready to start building on HyperEVM? Follow these steps to get your development environment set up and deploy your first smart contract.