New Report by Foresight Ventures Decodes Hyperliquid's Playbook and Dives Into Next Wave of On-chain Infrastructure
Foresight Ventures releases its latest report, 'Decoding the Hyperliquid Playbook and the Next Wave of On-chain Infrastructure,' offering an exclusive, in-depth analysis of how Hyperliquid has redefined on-chain trading and catalyzed a new era for decentralized finance.
Key Insights from the Foresight Ventures Report
Hyperliquid's Record-Breaking Growth: Hyperliquid has rapidly emerged as a leading on-chain liquidity hub, with total open interest exceeding $10.1 billion and over $3.5 billion in USDC locked. High-profile traders, including James Wynn, have leveraged positions worth hundreds of millions, driving both market sentiment and liquidity.
Innovative Technology and Product Design: Hyperliquid delivers a KYC-free, CEX-like trading experience—combining speed, intuitive UX, and deep liquidity without identity barriers. Ultra-low fees (maker 0.01%, taker 0.035%) and leverage up to 50x set new industry standards. Community-driven HLP vaults offer 14–24% APY, with all fees distributed to users.
Breakthrough Marketing and Economic Model: The November 2024 airdrop—one of the largest in crypto history—distributed $1.2 billion in HYPE tokens, igniting user growth and engagement. Transparent whale activity and position data fuel a unique 'position → sentiment → price' feedback loop, amplifying both trading activity and platform loyalty.
Deflationary Tokenomics and Closed-Loop Revenue: Hyperliquid's revenue is returned to users through buybacks and burns, creating sustained value for HYPE holders. This model, unmatched in scale, underpins the platform's long-term growth and decentralization.
The Rise of HyperEVM: HyperEVM, Hyperliquid's EVM-compatible Layer 2, anchors a rapidly expanding ecosystem with $1.8 billion TVL. Notable projects include:
HyperLend: The leading lending protocol ($370M TVL) with flexible pools and deep Hyperliquid integration.
Hypurr Fun: A memecoin launchpad with Telegram bot support and revenue-sharing.
HyperSwap: A low-slippage AMM enabling permissionless launches and dual-token incentives.
Risks and Forward Outlook
While Hyperliquid's rapid ascent and innovative approach have set new industry benchmarks, the Foresight Ventures report underscores two critical risks on the horizon. First, the platform's KYC-free model, while fostering privacy and accessibility, may invite heightened regulatory scrutiny as global compliance standards tighten. Second, Hyperliquid's closed-loop revenue and incentive structure, which thrives on high trading activity, faces a true test of resilience in prolonged bear markets where volumes and user engagement typically contract.
Despite these challenges, Hyperliquid's robust technology, deep liquidity, and vibrant community position it as a frontrunner to not only weather potential headwinds but also shape the next evolution of decentralized finance. As the ecosystem continues to expand through HyperEVM and attract innovative projects, Hyperliquid stands poised to drive the next wave of onchain infrastructure, setting the pace for the industry's future.
About Foresight Ventures
Foresight Ventures is the first and only crypto VC bridging East and West and a Top 5 active crypto VC in 2024. With a research-driven approach and offices in the US and Singapore, they are a powerhouse in crypto investment and incubation. The company's 150+ premier media and startup companies portfolio includes Wallet Connect, Story, TON, Morph, 0G Labs, Sentient AI, The Block, Foresight News, BlockTempo, Coinness and many more. They aggressively invest in the most daring innovations. Foresight Ventures is dedicated to partnering with visionary projects and top teams to help them succeed, reshaping the future of digital finance and beyond.
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