llms Language # Hyper Foundation > The Hyper Foundation is dedicated to the long-term growth and decentralization of the Hyperliquid blockchain and ecosystem. Hyperliquid is a decentralized layer one (L1) blockchain best known for perpetual futures and spot trading. Beyond its flagship decentralized exchange (DEX), the ecosystem supports borrowing, lending, real world assets (RWAs), and a full-fledged Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The native token is HYPE. ## Main Site - [Hyper Foundation Homepage](https://hyperfoundation.org/): Landing page with overview of the Hyperliquid blockchain, key stats (block time, users, max TPS, daily volume), the tech stack (HyperBFT ? HyperCore ? HyperEVM), and links to start trading or building. ## Documentation - [About Hyperliquid](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs): What Hyperliquid is, technical overview of HyperBFT consensus, HyperCore, and HyperEVM architecture. - [Hyperliquid 101 for Non-Crypto Audiences](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/about-hyperliquid/hyperliquid-101-for-non-crypto-audiences): Introductory explainer on Hyperliquid for newcomers unfamiliar with crypto. - [Core Contributors](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/about-hyperliquid/core-contributors): Information about the core contributors to Hyperliquid. - [Onboarding](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/onboarding): Getting started guide for new users. - [HyperCore](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore): Financial primitives that require high performance and are built natively, such as fully onchain perpetuals and spot order books, prediction markets, and staking. - [HyperCore Overview](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/overview): Overview of HyperCore architecture and capabilities. - [Bridge](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/bridge): Arbitrum bridge for moving assets to and from Hyperliquid. - [API Servers](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/api-servers): HyperCore API server documentation. - [Clearinghouse](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/clearinghouse): Clearinghouse mechanics for margin and settlements. - [Oracle](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/oracle): Oracle system for price feeds. - [Order Book](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/order-book): Fully onchain order book details. - [Staking](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/staking): HYPE staking mechanics. - [Vaults](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/vaults): Vault system documentation. - [Multi-sig](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/multi-sig): Multi-signature wallet support. - [Permissionless Spot Quote Assets](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/permissionless-spot-quote-assets): How to deploy a permissionless spot quote asset. - [Aligned Quote Assets](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hypercore/aligned-quote-assets): Aligned quote asset documentation. - [HyperEVM](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hyperevm): The general-purpose programmable layer on Hyperliquid blockchain, that enables users and builders to access HyperCore and build apps using smart contracts. - [Hyperliquid Improvement Proposals (HIPs)](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/hyperliquid-improvement-proposals-hips): Standards for protocol improvements including HIP-1, HIP-2, and HIP-3. - [Trading](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/trading): Trading documentation including perps and spot trading features. - [Validators](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/validators): Validator node setup and operation. - [Referrals](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/referrals): Referral program details. - [Points](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/points): Points system documentation. - [Historical Data](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/historical-data): Access to historical trading and chain data. - [Risks](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/risks): Risk warnings for Hyperliquid. - [Bug Bounty Program](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/bug-bounty-program): Security bug bounty program details. - [Audits](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/audits): Security audit reports by Zellic. - [Brand Kit](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/brand-kit): Official logos and branding assets. ## Developer Resources - [API Documentation](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api): Public API documentation with SDKs for Python, Rust, and TypeScript. Mainnet endpoint: api.hyperliquid.xyz; Testnet: api.hyperliquid-testnet.xyz. - [API Notation](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/notation): API notation conventions. - [Asset IDs](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/asset-ids): Asset identifier reference. - [Tick and Lot Size](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/tick-and-lot-size): Minimum tick and lot size specifications. - [Nonces and API Wallets](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/nonces-and-api-wallets): Nonce management and API wallet setup. - [Info Endpoint](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/info-endpoint): Read-only info endpoint documentation. - [Exchange Endpoint](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/exchange-endpoint): Exchange endpoint for placing orders and actions. - [Websocket](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/websocket): Real-time websocket API. - [Error Responses](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/error-responses): API error code reference. - [Signing](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/signing): Transaction signing documentation. - [Rate Limits and User Limits](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/rate-limits-and-user-limits): API rate limiting details. - [Activation Gas Fee](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/activation-gas-fee): Activation gas fee documentation. - [Optimizing Latency](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/optimizing-latency): Guidance for low-latency API usage. - [Bridge2](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/bridge2): Arbitrum bridge API documentation. - [Deploying HIP-1 and HIP-2 Assets](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/deploying-hip-1-and-hip-2-assets): Guide to deploying HIP-1 and HIP-2 assets. - [HIP-3 Deployer Actions](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/api/hip-3-deployer-actions): HIP-3 deployment action reference. - [HyperEVM Developer Docs](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/hyperevm): HyperEVM-specific developer documentation. - [Nodes](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/for-developers/nodes): Running Hyperliquid nodes. - [Python SDK (GitHub)](https://github.com/hyperliquid-dex/hyperliquid-python-sdk): Official Python SDK for the Hyperliquid API. ## Builder Tools - [Builder Tools Overview](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/builder-tools): Curated tools for building on Hyperliquid. - [HyperEVM Tools](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/builder-tools/hyperevm-tools): Tools for HyperEVM development. - [HyperCore Tools](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/builder-tools/hypercore-tools): Tools for HyperCore development. ## Support - [Support Guide](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/support): Help for common user issues, with Discord and email support channels. ## Legal - [Terms of Service](https://hyperfoundation.org/termsOfService): Terms governing use of the Hyper Foundation website and services. Last revised October 10, 2024. - [Privacy Policy](https://hyperfoundation.org/privacyPolicy): Data handling and privacy practices. Last revised October 10, 2024. - [Genesis Event Terms & Conditions](https://hyperfoundation.org/genesisEventTerms): Terms for the HYPE token genesis distribution event. Last revised October 10, 2024. - [NFT Terms & License](https://hyperfoundation.org/nftTerms): Hypurr NFT collection terms, ownership framework, and commercial license. Last revised September 11, 2025. ## Community & Social - [Discord](https://discord.gg/hyperliquid): Official Hyperliquid Discord server for community discussion and support tickets. - [X / Twitter (@HyperliquidX)](https://twitter.com/hyperliquidX): Official Hyperliquid X/Twitter account. - [X / Twitter (@HyperFND)]( https://x.com/HyperFND): Official Hyper Foundation X/Twitter account. - [Telegram Announcements](https://t.me/hyperliquid_announcements): Official Telegram announcement channel. - [GitHub](https://github.com/hyperliquid-dex): Open-source repositories including SDKs and tooling. ## Application - [Hyperliquid Trading App](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade): The flagship decentralized exchange application for perpetual futures and spot trading with low fees, up to 40x leverage, and a fully onchain order book.