In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into one of the fastest-growing names in decentralized trading: Hyperliquid.
Built on its own custom Layer 1 chain, Hyperliquid isn’t just another DEX — it’s a high-performance, MEV-free, orderbook-style perpetuals exchange that feels shockingly centralized… in all the right ways.
We cover:
⚡ How Hyperliquid achieves sub-second finality and high throughput
📈 The HYPE token: utility, incentives, and its $11B+ market cap
🛡️ Security measures, open interest caps, and recent incidents
👨💻 The anonymous team and their growing cult following
🧪 Real user experience: what it feels like to actually use the platform
🚨 Criticism, decentralization concerns, and what to watch going forward
If you're a builder, trader, or DeFi degen wondering what’s next in crypto derivatives — this is a must-listen.
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