Metis officially launched Hyperion TestNet and marked a key step in its four-month campaign designed to move from tests to a fully-working mainnet. Unlike a typical testnet, Hyperion focuses on building the true value of developers, AI builders, and the broader ecosystem. The campaign offers a $400,000 incentive to developers and community participants.
Hyperion TestNet: AI and real-time DAPP focus
Hyperion specifically supports AI-Native and high-performance distributed applications. Its design includes parallel execution and distributed sequencer networks. These technical features allow for high-speed transaction processing and reduce latency for real-time apps such as high-frequency trading platforms and AI tools.
Additionally, Hyperion will implement infrastructure tailored to artificial intelligence. This includes optimization of the inference engine and acceleration of the AI coprocessor. These advancements will help AI developers deploy on-chain applications more efficiently. Metis maintains full compatibility with Ethereum and allows for smooth transfer of assets and data between networks.
“Hyper Hack” and Builder Incentives
As part of the launch, Metis introduced the “Hyper Hack” hackathon. It runs for three months and offers $200,000 prizes to AI and real-time DAPP builders. Developers will also receive a “Builder Badge,” recognize their contributions and unlock further rewards. Another event called the “battle test” encourages community-driven stress testing for the network.
Forum participants can earn “Sage Rewards” by being involved in ecosystem-related discussions. Together, these events aim to enhance both community engagement and technical resilience.
Hyperion complements Metis’s existing Layer 2 network, Andromeda. While Andromeda supports generic, distributed applications, Hyperion targets AI, gaming, and distributed physical infrastructure networks (Depin). Both networks use Metis tokens to provide a unified economic model across ecosystems.
Developers can deploy to both chains using the Metis Software Development Kit (SDK). This gives you more flexibility when scaling different types of applications.
Metis’ Hyperion Roadmap is consistent with the expansion of the AI market
Hyperion follows a step-by-step development plan. The testnet will start in February 2025 and continue until April. This phase allows developers to try new features in a live environment. The second phase, scheduled for May and August, will move Hyperion to the mainnet. The final upgrade phase is planned from September to December, with the aim of improving performance and adding decentralisation tools.
This timeline coincides with the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence industry. Statista’s 2024 Forecast Project Global AI Market has grown from $184 billion in 2024 to $243 billion in 2025, reaching $826 billion by 2030.
Up to AI Market Forecast 2030. Source: Statista via RR2 Capital / x
Velopardsville in the AI era. Support for modular network structure and real-time execution provides the foundation for scaling intelligent systems on the chain. Hyperion’s roadmap reflects this shift, allowing developers to access tools that match the performance and speed required for next-generation distributed applications.
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