Blockchain
Hyperliquid's first Layer 2 network has launched.
Publication: Bankless News, Research and Analysis
Author: David Christopher
Source published: 09/11/2026, 21:54:53 UTC
Briefing created: 10/11/2026, 08:10:08 UTC
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Briefings
Hyperliquid launched its Layer 2 network on November 9, 2026, utilizing Kinetiq's Elysium infrastructure to achieve significantly higher transaction throughput than its previous HyperEVM implementation. Initial testing confirmed immediate market demand, though sustaining this activity remains a critical operational challenge for the network's long-term viability.
Key points
- Hyperliquid deployed Kinetiq's Elysium infrastructure on November 9, 2026, to surpass the transaction limits of its prior HyperEVM layer.
- Early testing confirmed real-time demand for the new network, but converting this demand into sustained, reliable activity remains a significant operational hurdle.
Context
Hyperliquid aims to provide high-throughput Layer 2 scaling for its DeFi platform. The switch to Elysium was necessary to address throughput bottlenecks, though the transition from successful testing to stable production requires further validation.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the initial deployment and one-day testing period. Long-term performance, security audit results, and sustained adoption metrics are not provided.
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