In 48 hours in Seoul, the Hyperliquid 2025 hackathon showcased 13 projects that push the platform beyond simple trading. Focus on AI, security, copy trading, and cross-chain arbitrage.
A prize pool exceeding $50,000 accelerated prototypes and initial MVPs. The event, held on September 21–22, 2025, in parallel with the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), marked a turning point in the transition from a derivatives exchange to an application ecosystem, as confirmed by the official hackathon page HLH.
For the security context on the protocol’s roadmap, also see the technical analysis by a cybersecurity firm published in 2025 Halborn.
According to the data collected by the HLH organizers, the hackathon attracted international teams, technical mentors, and infrastructure partners who provided access to Hyperliquid APIs for the entire 48-hour duration.
Industry analysts note that the combination of cash prizes, mentoring, and on‑chain integrations reduced development times and facilitated the release of functional MVPs.
From direct interaction with some teams on-site, it emerged that access to monitoring tools and on‑chain datasets was crucial for validating complex strategies quickly, as highlighted by the Nansen AI analysis.
Hackathon Hyperliquid 2025: Key Facts
- Date: September 21–22, 2025
- Location: Seoul, in parallel with the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW)
- Duration: 48 hours
- Awarded projects: 13
- Total prize pool: over $50,000 (detailed breakdown: not yet public)
From the platform to the application layer: why it matters
The event marks a clear transition: from a derivatives exchange to an application layer capable of hosting tools for retail and institutional users.
In this context, solutions for risk management, security on HyperEVM and multi-chain routing emerge, benefiting daily operations.
The result is a broader ecosystem, with components ranging from on‑chain analysis to automated execution. It must be said that some projects are already testable, others remain in prototype, but the leap in quality is evident.
Main Projects: Quick Cards
Hyperliquid Copilot (1st) — AI trading assistant
- Team: Wildmeta (lead: Kevin Chen)
- Function: assistant AI with analysis through HyperCore, real-time signals and order automation
- Status: advanced prototype/MVP – the team has already launched the Wildmeta app on iOS and Android, integrated with the Hyperliquid platform, as reported by Cointelegraph.
- Note: designed for professional workflows and risk management; native integration with on‑chain data
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
Edgescan (2°) — vulnerability scanner for HyperEVM
- Function: security scanner hybrid (automation + human review) focused on HyperEVM
- Declared credentials: over 10 years of activity and more than 40,000 security assessments as reported by company profiles and media coverage.
- Capability: detection of known CVE and application logic flaws
- Status: MVP in validation
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
HODL Bot (3rd) — group trading via Telegram
- Function: bot on Telegram that provides access to over 100 perpetuals and leverage up to 50x via Hyperliquid API
- Strategies: long-term, rebalancing and delta‑neutral hedging
- Custody: control in self-custody on users’ wallets
- Status: MVP
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
Hyper Homo (4°) — community on‑chain copy trading
- Function: copy trading with on‑chain mirroring and community voting
- Transparency: viewable order book and accessible trade history
- Status: prototype, with front-end in development
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
HyperFlash (6th) — cross-chain sub-second arbitrage
- Function: arbitrage engine across multiple chains with execution in milliseconds
- Technique: asynchronous bridging to reduce capital lock-up
- Capital: design without pre-funding
- Status: proof‑of‑concept
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
Tetrics (7th) — risk management tools for DeFi portfolios
- Function: portfolio analysis and risk scoring in real-time
- Coverage: perpetuals, spot, and liquidity mining
- Approach: integration of traditional financial models and DeFi metrics
- Status: initial phase
- Link demo/repo: to be confirmed
Other projects and recognitions
- BASIS X (8°): delta‑neutral on‑chain pool; test TVL of $3,790
- AlgoGene (10th): strategy generator using genetic algorithms; framework completed
- Spread — RedStone Special Prize: router NBBO that optimizes trade execution; MVP available
- HyperPlug — deBridge Track 1st: toolkit for multi‑chain wallet
- Hyper Metal: risk detector for the DeFi sector in proof-of-concept phase
Impact on the Hyperliquid Ecosystem
The solutions presented expand the application surface of Hyperliquid, introducing better security practices, automation with AI, and cross‑chain connectivity.
This step is intended to attract both liquidity and developers, encouraging integrations with institutional desks and community builders, as confirmed by experts reported by Cointelegraph and documented in the official communications of HLH.
However, the maturity of the projects is heterogeneous, and some require further audits, public testing, and verifiable on‑chain metrics before going into production.
For context on audit needs and security implications observed in 2025, see the technical analysis of Bybit after the hack. That said, the direction taken seems consistent with market needs.
Quick FAQ
What is Hyperliquid Copilot and why is it relevant?
This is an AI-based trading assistant that integrates signals, automated execution, and analysis through HyperCore.
In fact, this project allows the transposition of typical institutional workflows to advanced users, enhancing their speed and efficiency, as highlighted by Cointelegraph.
In summary: what to expect
The hackathon has accelerated the evolution of the Hyperliquid ecosystem towards a complete application suite. In the coming months, audits, public tests, and progressive integrations will be crucial.
Even if only a portion of these MVPs reaches production, the platform will evolve from a simple trading tool to an integrated ecosystem serving institutional and retail users.