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.
Contrasting views on Hyperliquid's EVM strategy, weighing the benefits of ecosystem development against potential distraction from core exchange functionality.