Overview
Hyperion Developer Documentation
Introduction
Metis Hyperion (HYPE) is a next-generation high-performance Layer 2 network designed to enhance scalability, decentralization, and transaction efficiency in the Web3 ecosystem. Built using the Metis SDK, it offers a modular and adaptable rollup architecture optimized for high-frequency applications, DeFi, gaming, and AI-driven workloads.
| Hyperion (Testnet) | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 133717 |
| Currency Symbol | tMETIS |
| RPC | https://hyperion-testnet.metisdevops.link |
| Block Explorer | https://hyperion-testnet-explorer.metisdevops.link |
| Faucet | https://hype-faucet.metis.io |
Key Features
- High-Performance & Decentralized Execution: Parallel execution, real-time transaction ordering, and optimized sequencing
- Decentralized Sequencer Network: Eliminates single points of failure, ensures fair ordering, and reduces MEV exploitation
- Native Infrastructure: Paymaster support and cross-chain interoperability
Technical Architecture Overview
Metis Hyperion is built on a layered architecture that combines the strength of Ethereum security with high-performance execution:
- Cross-Chain Scalability Layer: Ensures interoperability across blockchain networks
- Networking & Consensus Layer: Manages data synchronization and consensus
- High-Performance Execution Layer: Powers the real-time transaction processing
- Data Services Layer: Provides efficient storage and state management
Relationship with Andromeda
While Andromeda remains Metis' established Layer 2 network designed for general-purpose DApps, Metis Hyperion (HYPE) represents the next evolution focused on high-performance execution, decentralized sequencing, and gas fee flexibility. Both networks will coexist within the Metis ecosystem, serving different use cases.
Key Technical Breakthroughs
Metis Hyperion introduces several groundbreaking technologies:
- Real-Time Transaction Processing: Sub-second transaction finality
- MetisVM: High-performance virtual machine with dynamic opcode optimization
- Parallel Execution Framework: Concurrent transaction processing
- MetisDB: Optimized state management system
- Decentralized Sequencer Network: Fair and censorship-resistant transaction ordering
In the following sections, we'll explore each component in depth to help developers understand and build on the Metis Hyperion network.