HyperEVM is a high-performance, Ethereum-compatible execution layer developed by HyperLiquid that enables smart contracts to run natively alongside its decentralized trading engine, combining low-latency performance with full EVM compatibility.
Check out our HyperEVM API Quickstart guide to get started building on HyperEVM.
The HyperEVM API lets you interface with the HyperEVM mainnet. You can execute transactions, query onchain data, and interact with the HyperEVM network using the JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, HyperEVM is EVM compatible.
HyperEVM uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API handles all blockchain interaction on the HyperEVM network, letting you read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data onchain.
When you access the HyperEVM network via a node provider like Alchemy, you use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network.
For the best development experience, we recommend that you sign up for a free API key!
Common Ethereum libraries like ethers.js and web3.js should be compatible with HyperEVM, given its EVM nature.
Languages that work with Ethereum, such as JavaScript, Solidity, TypeScript, and Shell, should also be compatible with HyperEVM. Solidity remains the primary choice for smart contract development, while JavaScript is ideal for offchain interactions.
The native currency of the HyperEVM blockchain is HYPE. It serves as the primary gas token for transactions and smart contract executions within the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
You can find the list of all the methods Alchemy supports for the HyperEVM API on the HyperEVM API Endpoints page.
If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in the Alchemy Dashboard.