The first in-person Hyperliquid Hackathon (HLH) took place in Korea, on September 21–22, 2025. HypeRPC powered the event, with B Harvest co-hosting locally, as nearly 200 builders, developers, and innovators gathered worldwide.
Known for its strong developer culture and crypto adoption, and with Korea Blockchain Week unfolding simultaneously, Korea placed Hyperliquid builders at the center of the industry’s energy.
Over the weekend, around 60 teams submitted projects. Builders got to work as soon as they arrived, with some starting right after registration opened at 9:00 on day one and others ramping up by noon. From there, coding continued nonstop through to 16:30 on day two, more than 30 hours on site, with many pushing overnight to ship their ideas.
From these submissions, ten teams advanced to the final judging round. Judges included Jeff, Co-Founder of Hyperliquid Labs; Ibrar Arif, Co-Founder of HypeRPC; Cain O’Sullivan, Co-Founder and CTO of Hyperdrive; Marcin, Co-Founder of RedStone; and Edison, Co-Founder of based.
A Defining Moment for Hyperliquid
The energy in Seoul was unmistakable. Builders worked tirelessly to design, code, and ship projects that reflected the future of trading, DeFi, and infrastructure.
The event was not just about competition but also about collaboration. Discussions ranged from Hyperliquid Improvement Proposals (HIPs) and HIP-3 to CoreWriter, HyperEVM’s dual block architecture, and why Hyperliquid is becoming the everything exchange. These conversations highlighted how Hyperliquid is sprouting into a builder-first ecosystem.
The presence of Jeff, CEO of Hyperliquid Labs, made the moment even more special. His words underscored the importance of community and innovation in shaping the ecosystem.
The Builders of HLH 2025
The winners of HLH 2025 represented the very best of this spirit. Hyperliquid Copilot secured first place with 12,000 USDC for its AI-powered agent, which enables seamless trading strategy deployment. In second place, EdgeScan earned 8,000 USDC for its visual portfolio mapper, which gives traders a clear view of their positions and assets. Third place went to HOODL BOT, which won 6,000 USDC for building a Telegram bot that unifies Spot, Perp, and EVM trading.
Hyper Homo took fourth place with 4,000 USDC with its vault system that allows private strategy monetization, while STIBS came fifth with 3,000 USDC for a social trading and discovery platform. HyperFlash impressed with its cross-chain high-frequency trading infrastructure, earning sixth place and 2,500 USDC. Tetrics tied with HyperFlash for seventh place, winning 2,500 USDC, for its unified margin trading solution built on HIP-3.
BasiX turned HIP-3 funding rates into tradable markets in eighth place and was awarded 1,000 USDC. Hypersona introduced gamified personas for traders and secured ninth place with 500 USDC. Finally, AlgoGene rounded out the top ten with 500 USDC for its professional-grade algorithmic trading tools and plug-and-play bots.
Together, these projects captured the creativity, technical skill, and vision of the Hyperliquid builder community.
Acknowledging Our Hyperliquid Hackathon Sponsors
HLH 2025 came together with the support of sponsors who helped make the event possible. Their presence, contributions, and community engagement created an atmosphere that encouraged builders to focus on what they do best.
The sponsor lineup included Redstone, Chainstack, Relay.link, Flowdesk, Pyth, Privy, AltLayer, Kinetiq, Hyperion DeFi, Pear Protocol, Valantis, Based App, Slash, Harmonix Finance, Hyperdrive, Hyperswap, Hyperpie, IMC, Kinstu, Narrative, xD, and Hyperbeat.
While the builders defined the spirit of HLH, the sponsors showed their commitment to supporting innovation in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
A New Era for Hyperliquid Builders
HLH 2025 was more than a hackathon. It was a turning point that showed what is possible when infrastructure, community, and vision come together. This milestone was powered by HypeRPC, which provided reliable infrastructure throughout the event, and by the local support of B Harvest, who co-hosted HLH 2025 in Seoul.
Over just two days, HypeRPC handled more than 300,000 requests, highlighting the scale of activity and the demand from builders who shipped on Hyperliquid in real time. The builders of HLH 2025 left a mark that will shape Hyperliquid’s future for years to come, and the momentum from this first in-person hackathon makes it clear that this is only the beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will there be more HLH events in the future?
HLH 2025 in Seoul was the first in-person Hyperliquid hackathon of its kind. Given builders' strong turnout and enthusiasm, the team is exploring ways to continue supporting future hackathons and builder-focused gatherings.
2. Are HLH organizers planning conferences as well?
HLH was designed as a hackathon to highlight innovation and collaboration. While we cannot speak on behalf of Hyperliquid’s broader event plans, this hackathon's success shows strong demand for more opportunities to connect builders in the ecosystem.
3. Is HLH open to collaborations and partnerships?
Yes. HLH 2025 showed how valuable collaboration is to growth. The organizers are open to working with partners across infrastructure, DeFi, and community initiatives who want to contribute to future events. Feel free to reach out to them on X via @hlh_build or @hyperpc_.
4. How can I stay informed about future HLH or related events?
The best way to stay updated is through the HypeRPC blog and the HypeRPC console, where announcements, guides, and updates are shared. Following community
channels will ensure you never miss news about future hackathons or collaborations.
5. How many RPC requests did HypeRPC handle during HLH 2025?
Over two days of HLH 2025, HypeRPC processed more than 300,000 requests. This volume highlights the scale of activity and the demand from builders who deployed and tested their projects on Hyperliquid in real time.
