Hyperliquid built a purpose-made L1 to deliver sub-millisecond block times, high throughput, and global accessibility. By adopting the EVM, the team tapped into existing tooling while creating a tightly-coupled core that links order-books, perps, and spot markets. Layer-zero integration enables seamless asset bridging.
Jeff emphasizes building from first principles, rejecting standard scaling playbooks, and constructing a bespoke L1 because existing chains lack the required performance. This mindset drives Hyperliquid's unique infrastructure and its focus on the right primitives for finance.