DEX & atomic swaps

Hyperliquid

Hyperliquid is a newer on-chain perpetuals venue with strong execution characteristics.

Website

hyperliquid.xyz

KYC

no KYC — On-chain perpetuals on a dedicated L1; no accounts at the protocol layer. Front-end may geofence.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

crypto

Jurisdiction

protocol — decentralized

Founded

2023

Open source

no

Custodial

no

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• High-throughput on-chain order book and execution.
• Self-custody at the wallet layer.
• No KYC at the protocol layer.

Caveats

• Newer chain; less battle-tested than dYdX.
• Validator set and operator transparency are evolving; review the docs at the time you use it.
• Perp liquidation risk independent of custody.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

Hyperliquid is a newer on-chain perpetuals venue with strong execution characteristics. Operator transparency is partial; review the validator set and the bridge before depositing. Useful as a non-KYC perps venue, with the standard perp/protocol caveats.

FAQ

Does Hyperliquid require KYC?

As of Jan 1, 2026, Hyperliquid does not require KYC for normal use. On-chain perpetuals on a dedicated L1; no accounts at the protocol layer. Front-end may geofence.

What payment methods does Hyperliquid accept?

Hyperliquid accepts: crypto.

Where is Hyperliquid based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as protocol — decentralized. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. Hyperliquid docs · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. KYCnot.me — Hyperliquid entry · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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