Ethereum News Today: Hyperlane Launches Foundation and HYPE Token as Airdrop Window Opens

Hyperlane, a cross-chain messaging protocol tailored for decentralized applications (dApps), aims to enhance secure communication and data transfer between dApps on different blockchains [1]. The project has recently launched the Hyperlane Foundation and introduced its native token, HYPE, indicating a likely future airdrop [1]. The HYPER airdrop registration opened on 3 April 2025, with eligible users given until 14 April to register before their claims are forfeited [1]. Users can check their eligibility and register at https://claim.hyperlane.foundation/ [1].

Hyperlane’s modular architecture makes it an ideal solution for developers, with notable projects such as Eclipse, Karak, and others utilizing its infrastructure [1]. The protocol leverages Cosmos SDK’s Interchain Security Modules (ISM) to offer a customizable security model, enabling developers to tailor their applications’ security requirements [1]. This flexibility differentiates Hyperlane from other cross-chain solutions like LayerZero.

An example of Hyperlane’s practical application is its support for the Renzo Protocol’s restaked ETH (ezETH) token, which exists on 12 different blockchains. Without native bridge support, users would typically need to convert ezETH to ETH before bridging, a costly and inefficient process [1]. Hyperlane’s “Warp Routes” smart contract enables ezETH to move between chains seamlessly without requiring intermediate conversions.

Hyperlane has attracted several prominent dApps and blockchain projects, including Elixir, Injective, Eclipse, Mitosis, Karak, and LogX [1]. These partnerships suggest a growing ecosystem around Hyperlane and indicate that the project is gaining traction as a developer-friendly cross-chain infrastructure.

The Hyperlane Foundation, introduced on 9 August 2024, aims to support the expansion of the network and establish the Hyperlane Alliance, likely a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that will grant contributions to the network [1]. Although no airdrop has been officially confirmed, the project’s plans to launch a token and position Hyperlane as a “developer-owned network” suggest that airdropped tokens may be distributed to projects and users who interact with Hyperlane’s infrastructure. Historical trends from similar projects like LayerZero and Wormhole suggest that active users and early adopters are likely to be included in such an airdrop [1].

To qualify for the Hyperlane airdrop, users can interact with platforms that integrate Hyperlane’s technology. Merkly’s Hyperlane Token Bridge, for instance, allows users to bridge tokens between blockchains using Hyperlane [1]. Users are advised to connect their wallets, select the token and destination chain, and monitor transactions via Hyperlane’s explorer. Another method involves using Hyperlane Nexus, a native Hyperlane application that connects Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains with Cosmos SDK chains. Given Hyperlane’s development on Cosmos SDK, interactions with Nexus could serve as an airdrop multiplier [1].

Users are also advised to avoid repeated bridging between the same chains to prevent being flagged as sybils—wallets suspected of bot activity or airdrop farming [1]. Instead, it is recommended to bridge through multiple chains and use non-Hyperlane bridges for returning tokens to the original network to reduce the risk of exclusion.

Hyperlane’s growing ecosystem and strategic partnerships indicate a promising future for cross-chain interoperability. As more projects adopt Hyperlane’s infrastructure, the potential for a broader and more inclusive airdrop increases. However, users are encouraged to conduct their own research before engaging with any blockchain project.

Source: [1]What Is Hyperlane and How to Qualify for the Airdrop (https://www.coingecko.com/learn/what-is-hyperlane-and-how-to-qualify-for-the-airdrop)