Hyperion DeFi pioneers institutional HYPE staking via Kinetiq’s compliant infrastructure.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 —

Kinetiq is pleased to announce the launch of iHYPE, with Hyperion DeFi, Inc. as its inaugural institutional depositor, marking a significant step for institutional involvement in Hyperliquid’s DeFi ecosystem.

iHYPE (“Kinetiq-staked HYPE for Institutions”) is Kinetiq’s institutional-grade liquid staking solution. It features isolated, compliant staking pools built upon the architecture that secured over $1.3B in TVL within its first month through kHYPE, its primary Liquid Staking Token (LST). Hyperion DeFi is the first to utilize this infrastructure, allocating HYPE to iHYPE and staking directly to the Kinetiq x Hyperion validator using a dedicated ticker.

“Hyperion DeFi is looking forward to collaborating with Kinetiq, establishing a standard for secure and transparent public company participation in fast-growing onchain ecosystems like Hyperliquid,” stated Hyunsu Jung, Chief Investment Officer of Hyperion DeFi. “This HYPE deployment demonstrates our ongoing dedication to generating yield through decentralized finance applications on Hyperliquid, while also offering shareholders access to broader value creation mechanisms linked to participation on Kinetiq’s platform.”

iHYPE is designed to meet the requirements of professional allocators seeking exposure to Hyperliquid’s staking yields, without the need to manage validator infrastructure, engage in secondary markets, or navigate complex DeFi tools. Each deployment is customizable, KYB/KYC-enabled, and compatible with institutional-grade integrations—allowing depositors to easily access DeFi strategies, yields, and liquidity within their existing compliance frameworks.

“Following the SEC’s recent guidance on LST’s, we are observing a distinct opportunity for institutions to participate in onchain staking, and iHYPE offers the necessary infrastructure for responsible engagement,” stated Kinetiq Co-Founder and CTO, Justin Greenberg. “Hyperion DeFi’s early adoption indicates that regulated capital is prepared to interact directly with Hyperliquid.”

Key Features of iHYPE

  • Isolated Stakepools — Each institution receives a dedicated wrapper (e.g., HiHYPE –– Standing for Hyperion iHYPE) with its own mint/burn logic and validator delegation
  • Validator Control — Stake is directed to the institution’s chosen validator(s)
  • Composability — iHYPE LSTs are compatible with institutional-grade services, enabling depositors to implement various DeFi strategies
  • Compliance-Ready — KYB/KYC support, compatible with Qualified Custodians and fund audit systems

iHYPE is already integrated with essential partners, including trading firms, custodians, and validators, to ensure a smooth onboarding process and operational continuity for institutional participants.

This launch builds upon Kinetiq’s previous announcement of iHYPE in June, which detailed the architecture and purpose behind institutional liquid staking on Hyperliquid. With Hyperion DeFi now live, the infrastructure transitions from concept to reality, paving the way for wider institutional adoption.

About Hyperion DeFi, Inc.

Hyperion DeFi, Inc. is the first U.S. publicly traded company developing a long-term strategic treasury of Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE. The Company aims to provide its shareholders with simple access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, a rapidly expanding and high-revenue blockchain. Shareholders gain from increasing exposure to HYPE, through its staking yield and revenues generated from its utility.

Hyperion DeFi is also innovating Optejet User Filled Device (UFD) for ophthalmic liquids, designed to work with artificial tears and lens rewetting products. Optejet’s enhanced safety and tolerability, and potential for superior compliance versus standard eye drops can be useful in chronic front-of-the-eye diseases, which may result in higher treatment compliance and better outcomes for patients and providers.

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About Kinetiq

Kinetiq is the leading liquid staking protocol on Hyperliquid, facilitating HYPE staking while unlocking liquidity, yield, and DeFi composability. With over $1.3B TVL in its flagship product (kHYPE), Kinetiq is expanding its infrastructure to serve institutional clients through iHYPE and enabling exchange deployment through Launch.

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