Kinetiq

Kinetiq — Native liquid staking for Hyperliquid

Stake HYPE and mint kHYPE: earn validator rewards while keeping liquidity for DeFi. Kinetiq's StakeHub autonomously manages validators, rebalances delegations, and delivers staking yield directly into kHYPE's exchange rate.

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Stake HYPE • Earn with kHYPE

Stake HYPE to receive kHYPE — a liquid staking token that grows in value as rewards accrue. kHYPE tracks your staked HYPE plus earned rewards via an improving exchange rate; rewards compound automatically without manual claims.

How it works

  1. Connect your wallet to the Kinetiq app.
  2. Stake HYPE and receive kHYPE instantly.
  3. StakeHub automatically delegates and rebalances across validators.
  4. kHYPE’s exchange rate to HYPE increases as rewards accumulate.

Why use kHYPE

  • Immediate liquidity — trade or provide liquidity while earning rewards.
  • Automatic compounding via exchange-rate accrual (no claims).
  • Designed for security — audited contracts and validator diversification.

Staking & withdrawal

Stake instantly in-app to mint kHYPE. To withdraw, submit a withdrawal request and complete the finalization after the protocol delay or queue completes. Timing and availability may vary with network conditions.

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Native Liquid Staking

Stake HYPE and receive kHYPE immediately. Maintain liquidity across DeFi while earning validator rewards that compound into kHYPE's value.

StakeHub Automation

StakeHub autonomously selects and rebalances validators using performance metrics and risk diversification to optimize staking returns.

Audited & Secure

Kinetiq contracts have undergone security reviews — view the audit reports and security practices in the docs and audit pages.

Kinetiq technology

Autonomous, secure validator management

Kinetiq's StakeHub evaluates validator performance and delegates across multiple validators to reduce concentration risk. Rebalancing is automated to prioritize uptime and rewards while maintaining safety controls.

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Stake HYPE • Mint kHYPE • Stay liquid

Start earning staking rewards while keeping capital productive across DeFi — open the app to stake now or read the docs to learn more.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kinetiq, kHYPE, staking flow, and risks.

What is Kinetiq?
Kinetiq is a native liquid staking protocol for the Hyperliquid network. Stake HYPE to mint kHYPE, which preserves liquidity while earning staking rewards.
What is kHYPE?
kHYPE is the liquid staking token you receive when staking HYPE on Kinetiq. Its exchange rate to HYPE increases over time as rewards accrue, so holding kHYPE represents both your principal and earned rewards.
How do I stake HYPE?
Open the Kinetiq app, connect your wallet, and stake HYPE. kHYPE is minted instantly and appears in your wallet. Open the app.
How are rewards distributed?
Validator rewards flow to the protocol and are reflected in kHYPE's exchange rate — there is no manual claim step; rewards compound automatically into kHYPE's value.
How can I unstake kHYPE?
Submit a withdrawal request in the Kinetiq app. Withdrawals may be subject to a protocol delay or queue; follow the in-app flow to finalize and receive HYPE back.
What are the risks?
Risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, validator slashing or downtime, and liquidity/timing constraints on withdrawals. Review the audit reports and docs before staking.