Kinetiq
Kinetiq transforms locked HYPE into liquid, yield-bearing kHYPE tokens while maintaining full staking rewards and DeFi composability.
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The Core Product
kHYPE Liquid Staking Token Stake HYPE, receive kHYPE - a liquid token that grows in value automatically while unlocking DeFi opportunities.
Same staking APY: ~2.2% base yield
Auto-compounding: kHYPE value increases automatically, no claiming needed
Instant liquidity: Trade or use kHYPE across Hyperliquid DeFi immediately
Automated delegation: StakeHub selects top-performing validators automatically
Key difference from native staking:
You lose (at least for the moment): HyperCore Staking Tiers benefits and Staking Referral Program
You gain: Full liquidity + DeFi composability + automated validator management
Staking Tiers Impact Analysis
Important consideration: Liquid staking means you forfeit HyperCore trading fee discounts. Here's the breakeven analysis:
Wood
10
500
1.80%
7.20%
36.00%
Bronze
100
5,000
0.36%
1.44%
7.20%
Silver
1,000
50,000
0.05%
0.22%
1.08%
Gold
10,000
500,000
0.01%
0.03%
0.14%
Platinum
100,000
5,000,000
0.001%
0.004%
0.022%
Diamond
500,000
25,000,000
0.0003%
0.001%
0.006%
Formula: Break-even APR = (Monthly_volume × 0.003 × Tier_discount × 12) / Staked_value × 100
Bottom line: For small accounts with moderate trading activity, liquid staking isn't necessarily optimal from a pure APY perspective.
Note: This analysis doesn't include Staking Referral Program rewards, which can be substantial additional income lost when using liquid staking.
How to Use kHYPE
Getting Started: • Minimum stake: 5 HYPE • Transfer HYPE from HyperCore to HyperEVM via Portfolio → "Transfer to EVM" • Stake through Kinetiq dApp to receive kHYPE
Unstaking Options:
Direct unstaking: 7-day waiting period + 0.10% fee (avoid if possible)
Instant trading: Swap kHYPE on liquid markets - recommended method (captures all auto-compounded rewards without fees)
24-hour delay: New stakes have 24h withdrawal restriction
Available Trading Venues: • Laminar (EVM): kHYPE/HYPE pairs • Curve (EVM): kHYPE/HYPE stable pools • kHYPE AMM by Valantis: Native HYPE pairs • Project X (EVM): kHYPE/HYPE trading • HyperCore: Coming soon
DeFi Integration & Yield Stacking
kHYPE Composability: • Collateral: Use in Felix (feUSD), HypurrFi (USDXL), Hyperlend • Liquidity pools: Pair with HYPE, USDC on various DEXs • Automated strategies: Veda's kHYPE Earn vault
Kinetiq Earn Vault (by Veda):
Managed by Seven Seas: >$3.7B TVL track record
Auto-yield optimization: Curve LP, leveraged staking, protocol farming
Fees: 2% annual platform fee (pro-rated), no performance/entry/exit fees
Risk-adjusted: Vetted protocols, audit reviews, diversified strategies
StakeHub: Automated Validator Selection
How StakeHub works:
Real-time scoring: Validators rated 0-100 based on performance
Automatic rebalancing: Stake flows to top-performing validators
Five scoring factors: Reliability, Security, Economics, Governance, Longevity
On-chain oracle: Transparent, verifiable validator data
Benefits for users: • No manual validator research or monitoring • Continuous optimization for best returns • Reduced risk from underperforming validators • Full transparency via on-chain data
Security & Considerations
Audits completed: Spearbit, Zenith, Pashov Audit Group, Code4rena competition
Key risks to understand: • Smart contract risk: Despite multiple audits, vulnerabilities possible • kHYPE price risk: May trade below intrinsic value during high withdrawal periods • Slashing risk: Currently none on Hyperliquid, but may be introduced • Opportunity cost: Missing HyperCore staking tier benefits
Vault-specific risks (Earn): • Impermanent loss: From liquidity provisioning strategies • Liquidation risk: From leveraged positions • Protocol risk: Smart contract vulnerabilities in underlying DeFi protocols
kPoints Rewards Program
Current system:
Launch date: July 15, 2025
Distribution: 800,000 kPoints weekly (snapshots Tuesday, distributed Thursday)
Earning activities: Staking, vault participation, ecosystem usage
Future utility: Expected fee rebates, governance, exclusive access
Institutional Product: iHYPE
Coming soon: Institutional-grade liquid staking solution • Partners: IMC Trading, Flowdesk, qualified custodians • Compliance focus: Enterprise-grade access with regulatory clarity • Audit pipeline: Security reviews and operational integrations underway - Source
The Bottom Line
Kinetiq creates value through:
Liquid staking: Maintain DeFi flexibility while earning staking rewards
Automated optimization: StakeHub handles validator selection and rebalancing
Yield stacking: Combine staking rewards with DeFi opportunities
Network benefits: Improved decentralization through automated delegation
In conclusion: Liquid staking benefits most users, but understanding the trade-offs is essential. Evaluate your trading patterns and DeFi strategy before switching.
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