Kinetiq lets users stake HYPE for liquid kHYPE, then deposit kHYPE into vkHYPE for additional curated DeFi strategy rewards.
Kinetiq kHYPE
Kinetiq lets users stake HYPE for kHYPE while keeping a liquid token for other uses.
About Kinetiq kHYPE
Kinetiq is a DeFi protocol built for the Hyperliquid network. Its main function is letting users mint kHYPE, a liquid staking token for HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain. According to the homepage, kHYPE accrues staking rewards while remaining liquid, so holders can keep a transferable token while their HYPE is staked.
The site also offers Kinetiq Earn, where users deposit kHYPE to receive vkHYPE and earn additional rewards across curated DeFi strategies. The homepage states that Earn is powered by Veda, carries a 20% performance fee, and involves added third-party risks. Kinetiq Earn is not open to persons or citizens of the United States or other restricted countries. The page lists yields as gross figures based on the past 24 hours.
Key features
- Mint kHYPE, a reward-accruing liquid staking token for HYPE
- kHYPE holders keep a liquid token while HYPE is staked
- Kinetiq Earn: deposit kHYPE to receive vkHYPE for curated DeFi strategies
- Earn strategy allocations and details linked through DeBank
- Lists ecosystem protocols including DEXs, lending markets, and yield platforms
Best for: Holders of HYPE on the Hyperliquid network who want to stake while keeping a liquid token, and who are not located in the United States or other restricted countries.
Good for
- Staking through kHYPE keeps the position in a liquid token, according to the homepage
- Kinetiq Earn offers additional rewards through curated DeFi strategies as an optional step
- The homepage lists a range of DeFi protocols in the kHYPE ecosystem
Watch out for
- The homepage states that Kinetiq Earn involves added third-party risks
- Kinetiq Earn is not open to persons or citizens of the United States and other restricted countries
- Kinetiq Earn carries a 20% performance fee, and displayed yields are gross figures from the past 24 hours
Kinetiq kHYPE at a glance
- Website
- kinetiq.xyz/stake
- Category
- Crypto & Blockchain › DeFi Protocols
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kinetiq kHYPE FAQ
What is Kinetiq?
The Kinetiq protocol builds and deploys software purpose-built for the Hyperliquid network. It enables users to mint kHYPE, a reward-accruing liquid staking token for HYPE.
Who can use Kinetiq Earn?
Kinetiq Earn is not open to persons or citizens of the United States and other restricted countries. The homepage refers users to the terms of use for more details.
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