Kinetiq Hyperliquid
Kinetiq Hyperliquid is the largest liquid staking protocol built natively on the Hyperliquid blockchain, enabling HYPE holders to stake and receive kHYPE while retaining full DeFi composability.
Since its launch on July 15, 2025, Kinetiq Hyperliquid has grown into foundational Hyperliquid infrastructure — powering kHYPE liquid staking, StakeHub validator management, Markets by Kinetiq, Kinetiq Earn, iHYPE institutional staking, and the KNTQ governance token.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kinetiq Hyperliquid?
Kinetiq Hyperliquid is the largest liquid staking protocol built natively on the Hyperliquid blockchain. It enables users to stake HYPE tokens and receive kHYPE, a liquid staking token that earns staking rewards automatically while remaining fully usable across DeFi protocols on HyperEVM.
What is kHYPE?
kHYPE (Kinetiq Staked HYPE) is a non-rebasing liquid staking token issued by Kinetiq. When users stake HYPE through Kinetiq, they receive kHYPE, which represents their staked position plus accumulated rewards. The kHYPE-to-HYPE exchange rate appreciates over time as validator rewards compound.
How does Kinetiq liquid staking work?
Users deposit HYPE into Kinetiq's audited smart contracts and receive kHYPE tokens instantly. The deposited HYPE is delegated to high-performing validators via StakeHub, Kinetiq's autonomous validator management system. Staking rewards are added to the pool, increasing the kHYPE redemption value over time. Users can use kHYPE across DeFi while earning staking yield.
What is the KNTQ token?
KNTQ is the governance token of the Kinetiq protocol, launched on November 27, 2025 on Hyperliquid. It has a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens. KNTQ holders can vote on protocol parameters, and staking KNTQ (sKNTQ) entitles holders to buybacks funded by protocol revenue.
What is iHYPE institutional staking?
iHYPE is Kinetiq's institution-only liquid staking pool designed for KYB/KYC-compliant entities. It features private risk-isolated pools, custom validator control, branded LST tickers, and regulated infrastructure. Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) is the first institutional depositor.
Is Kinetiq audited?
Yes. Kinetiq has completed eight independent security audits conducted by firms including Spearbit, Code4rena, Pashov, and Zenith. Kinetiq also operates a $5 million bug bounty program through Cantina, the largest bug bounty on HyperEVM.