Hyperliquid has officially connected HyperCore and HyperEVM on its mainnet, aiming to blend the performance of centralized exchanges with decentralized finance (DeFi) functionality.
What Are HyperCore and HyperEVM?
HyperCore serves as the engine behind Hyperliquid’s high-performance layer-1 blockchain, optimized for speed and trading scalability. Introduced in February 2025, HyperEVM extends Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, allowing developers to build traditional EVM-based dApps within the Hyperliquid infrastructure.
Why Is This Integration Important?
The integration allows seamless asset transfer like Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, between HyperCore and HyperEVM. It enables developers to leverage both the ultra-fast trading layer and smart contract functionality of EVM dApps.
How Does This Affect Developers?
Developers can use the "spotSend action" or the Hyperliquid frontend to convert assets across layers. The Hyperliquid team advises caution, recommending testnet trials prior to asset transfers to avoid potential loss.
Hyperliquid’s approach of combining centralized exchange performance with DeFi functionality offers a promising future for decentralized trading. While the technology is still maturing, its potential is noteworthy.
