🏃♂️Getting Started with kHYPE
How to stake, unstake, and trade kHYPE.
How to Stake HYPE for kHYPE
Simply head over to the Kinetiq dApp to stake!
Step 1: Connect Wallet
Connect to Hyperliquid network (via Rabby or other supported wallet)
Ensure you have HYPE and some balance for gas fees
Step 2: Open the Kinetiq dApp
Navigate to the Kinetiq staking interface
Your wallet balance and the current kHYPE exchange rate will be visible
Step 3: Enter Staking Amount
Enter how much HYPE you want to stake (minimum 5 HYPE)
See preview of kHYPE to receive based on current rate
Step 4: Confirm Transaction
Review transaction summary
Confirm in your wallet
Wait ~2–3 seconds for confirmation
Step 5: Receive kHYPE
kHYPE appears in your wallet instantly
Starts accruing rewards automatically
Now usable across DeFi
Transferring HYPE to HyperEVM
If your HYPE is on HyperCore:
Visit the Hyperliquid dApp → “Portfolio” tab
Locate your HYPE balance
Click “Transfer to EVM” under the “Transfer” column
Wait for confirmation (usually seconds)
Once on HyperEVM, you can stake via Kinetiq.
Cross-chain swaps from Ethereum or Base to kHYPE on HyperEVM
Have ETH or USDC on Ethereum or Base?
Soon, you’ll be able to swap directly to kHYPE on HyperEVM with added functionality—powered by EnsoBuild.
Connect your wallet on Ethereum or Base to the Kinetiq dApp
Enter the amount of ETH or USDC you’d like to swap
Confirm the transaction and wait for completion
Once complete, your kHYPE will be ready to use across HyperEVM DeFi.
How to Withdraw Your HYPE
Unstaking kHYPE returns your original HYPE after a delay period — same process as native Hyperliquid unstaking.
A 0.10% fee is applied to kHYPE upon unstaking.
Step 1: Queue Withdrawal
Choose amount of kHYPE to convert back to HYPE
Submit withdrawal request
Receive withdrawal ID
Step 2: Wait for Delay Period
~8–9 days total: includes 1-day delegation lockup + 7-day unstaking queue
Track status in the dApp
kHYPE remains in your wallet during this period
Step 3: Confirm Withdrawal
After delay, return to the dApp
Use withdrawal ID to confirm
kHYPE is burned, HYPE returned to your wallet
Trading in and out of kHYPE
Want to exit before the unstaking period ends?
You can trade kHYPE on supported platforms offering deep liquidity:
DEXs
Orderbooks and AMMs
You can find the best venues to trade your kHYPE on our Earn page.
Note: May incur slippage depending on venue and market conditions, but offers instant liquidity.
Add kHYPE to Your Wallet
Token Address: 0xfD739d4e423301CE9385c1fb8850539D657C296D
To add it manually:
Go to your Wallet Provider → “Import Tokens”
Paste the address above
Confirm import
Link to HyperEVMScan
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