Hyperliquid Launches HyperCore and HyperEVM
Hyperliquid has officially connected HyperCore and HyperEVM on its mainnet, a move that signals its ambition to blend the performance of centralized exchanges with the composability of decentralized finance (DeFi) . But what does this upgrade mean for developers, users, and the future of HYPE?
HyperCore serves as the engine behind Hyperliquid’s high-performance layer-1 blockchain, optimized for speed and trading scalability. HyperEVM, introduced in February 2025, extends Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility to the ecosystem, allowing developers to build traditional EVM-based decentralized applications (dApps) within the Hyperliquid infrastructure.
Until now, these systems ran in parallel. With mainnet linking, they can now communicate directly unlocking new cross-layer functionality.
The integration allows for seamless transfer of assets like Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, between HyperCore and HyperEVM. Builders can now leverage both the ultra-fast spot trading layer and the smart contract functionality of EVM dApps. This dual power could foster an ecosystem where:
This is an important step toward unifying DeFi with centralized exchange (CEX)-grade performance, something most projects only talk about.
Builders can use the "spotSend action" or the Hyperliquid frontend to convert assets across layers. On the EVM side, ERC-20 transfers are enabled, opening the door to more conventional DeFi applications.
However, the Hyperliquid team is urging caution. Since linking is immutable, developers are strongly advised to test asset transfers on testnet first. There are also no current validation systems for checking if a recipient contract is valid ERC-20, meaning mistakes could lead to asset loss.
This signals that while the tech is promising, development maturity is still in early phases.
HYPE is currently down -3.86% , trading nearly 53% below its all-time high of $34.96 set in December 2024. While some might interpret the token's performance as a bearish signal, the current price dip could also be seen as a consolidation before a new phase of growth, especially as the ecosystem expands.
The airdrop of $1.2 billion worth of HYPE positioned the project among the most generous in DeFi history, attracting both retail attention and developer interest.
Very likely. The HyperCore–HyperEVM integration creates a unique playground for developers: they can build exchange-speed dApps with EVM flexibility — a combination rarely found in today’s fragmented DeFi landscape.
However, adoption will depend heavily on:
If executed well, Hyperliquid could become a go-to platform for DeFi 2.0 builders.
The project is at a pivotal point. With its perpetual DEX success, mainnet integration of core infrastructure, and a growing developer ecosystem, the roadmap likely includes:
If these play out, HYPE could retest its all-time highs in the next market cycle, especially if DeFi sentiment strengthens.
Hyperliquid’s approach combining CEX performance with DeFi composability offers a compelling vision for the future of decentralized trading. While the technology is still maturing, the foundation is solid and forward-looking.
Developers and early adopters willing to test, build, and contribute now may benefit greatly if the platform becomes a central player in the next phase of DeFi growth.
XRP Whales Go Missing, But Analysts Set Sights On Double-Digit Targets
XRP experienced a big jump on March 19, surging more than 12% after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the U.S. SEC had dropped its appeal against the company – definitely a moment XRP fans were waiting for.
But just as quickly as it rose, the price fell back down the next day, leaving XRP stuck below $2.50.
Over the past week, whale activity for XRP has been quiet , with no major buying or selling. But some experts say now isn’t the time to sell. They believe this could be the calm before a big move, and selling now might be a mistake.
Analyst Vandell is betting on a strong rebound for XRP. He’s convinced the token won’t just recover, but will soar into the double digits this year.
According to him, while some have called the current market a “bear” market and others speculate that a bull run may be over, the truth is we’re still in the middle of a bull market. He believes the crypto market works in cycles, often called the “four-year cycle,” and it’s not over yet.
Even with some talk about the four-year cycle ending, Vandell thinks the underlying factors for the market are still strong. He explains that global liquidity and debt markets play an important role in driving crypto, especially Bitcoin and XRP.
Historically, when liquidity expands, cryptocurrencies tend to rise, and when liquidity contracts, they crash. This pattern has remained consistent for nearly a decade, and the analyst said that XRP might follow that same trajectory.
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Right now, XRP’s price is moving sideways, and while we haven’t seen a clear breakout yet, some are still expecting higher prices.
The key support level to watch is around $2.20. As long as the price stays above this level, an upward move is expected.
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However, there’s also a chance we could see another dip before any big upward move. The $1.90 support level is a key one. If the price falls below that, the focus would likely shift to $1.77, and maybe even down to $1.20. As of right now, XRP is down by more than 1% and is trading at $2.44.
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