The Edge Podcast

Omnia is the CoFounder of Kinetiq.

In this episode, we cover the native liquid staking protocol for Hyperliquid, with the upcoming launch of its LST for HYPE, called kHYPE. We dive into how kHYPE can unlock new utility and yield opportunities across Hyperliquid DeFi, the architecture behind its staking design, and the early institutional demand for exposure to HYPE through Kinetiq’s platform.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
3:49 - Founding Kinetiq
6:04 - Early conviction for Hyperliquid
13:24 - Expected yield for kHYPE
18:40 - How will kHYPE yield be distributed?
22:14 - Sponsor break
22:54 - The importance of precompiles for HL and Kinetiq
32:17 - Anticipation and audits for upcoming launch
37:40 - iHYPE, liquid staking for institutions
43:47 - Sponsor break
45:26 - Institutional demand for a HYPE LST
48:40 - What are builder codes?
56:34 - How Kinetiq differentiates as an LST
1:01:11 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Kinetiq website: https://kinetiq.xyz/
► Kinetiq on X: https://x.com/kinetiq_xyz
► Omnia on X: https://x.com/0xOmnia

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All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are investors in Kinetiq. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.