Airdrops
Apr 5, 2025
Hyperlane HYPER Airdrop Guide
Learn how to check your eligibility for the Hyperlane airdrop, register before the April 13 deadline & choose between HYPER and stHYPER tokens with up to 1.6x boost.
Hyperlane has officially announced its native token HYPER, with 7.5% of the supply allocated for community members. If you've interacted with Hyperlane's cross-chain messaging protocol, now's the time to check if you're eligible for free tokens.
What's in it for you? A share of 75 million HYPER tokens is being distributed to early supporters, with additional boosts for Celestine Sloth Society and Mammoths NFT holders, as well as TIA LP providers.
Timelines – registration closes on April 13, 2025, and unclaimed rewards will be reallocated to future incentives.
Note: This is a retroactive airdrop for users of the most widely deployed interoperability protocol, connecting over 140 blockchains.
What is Hyperlane?
Hyperlane is an open interoperability framework that allows different blockchains to communicate seamlessly. Unlike centralized bridges, Hyperlane provides permissionless infrastructure that has already:
Expanded to over 140 blockchains
Processed ~9 million cross-chain messages
Facilitated over $6 billion in bridge volume
The project aims to fulfill crypto's original promise of truly open financial rails by eliminating reliance on centralized bridges.
HYPER token will serve multiple functions:
Usage-based rewards for message senders
Staking rewards for validators and security providers
Key Dates for the HYPER Airdrop
Event Date Snapshot Taken - February 28, 2025
Registration Period - April 3rd, 2:00 PM UTC to April 14th, 3:59 AM UTC
Token Claim Begins - Week of April 20th, 2025
Claim Period Ends - May 6th, 3:59 AM UTC
How to Claim Your HYPER Airdrop: Step-by-Step Guide
Check eligibility
Enter your EVM or Solana wallet address
If eligible, you'll see your allocation amount
Register your claim
Click "Register"
Click "Set"
Connect your wallet
Select which blockchain you want to receive your airdrop on
Choose token type
Select HYPER (standard token) or stHYPER (liquid staking token)
Note: stHYPER gives you a boost of up to 1.6x on future rewards but means your tokens are staked
Save your registration
Confirm your choices and complete the transaction.
Key Details About the Airdrop
Time: 5-10 minutes to check & register
Cost involved: Gas fees for registration transaction only
Project age: Operating for three years with significant traction
Eligibility: Users who spent at least ~$5 USD in fees using Hyperlane, with special boosts for:
Celestine Sloth Society or Mammoths NFT holders
TIA LP providers on Manta or Arbitrum prior to Jan 30, 2024
Users on chains where Hyperlane is the canonical solution (Eclipse, Injective EVM, Lumia, SOON, SonicSVM, Forma etc..)
Reward Details
The total HYPER supply will be 1 billion tokens, with 177.7 million in initial circulation. The airdrop allocation is 7.5% of the total supply.
Choosing stHYPER at registration can provide up to a 1.6x multiplier on future rewards through the HYPERStreak system, which rewards continuous protocol usage and token holding.
Official Links
Claim site: https://claim.hyperlane.foundation
Official announcement: https://medium.com/@hyperlane_fdn/introducing-hyper-f3846883f1f5
FAQ
Q: What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
A: Unclaimed rewards will be reallocated to future Hyperlane activities. You must register before April 13 and claim before May 6th, 3:59 AM UTC to receive your airdrop.
Q: What's the difference between HYPER and stHYPER?
A: stHYPER is the liquid staking version that provides up to 1.6x boost on future rewards, but your tokens will be automatically staked.
Q: Is there a HYPER token available to buy now?
A: No, the token will not be available until the week of April 20, 2025. Be careful of scams!
