2026-01-18 15:34:44

Hyperliquid Foundation has made a second major donation to on-chain security researchers, with this transfer amounting to 10,000 HYPE tokens, equivalent to approximately $254,000 at current prices. The background information of this donation also disclosed the project's core investor lineup — including leading ecosystems and governance organizations such as Optimism, Arbitrum, BNB Chain ecosystem, and Nouns community — all playing important roles in the development of Hyperliquid. This move not only demonstrates the project's emphasis on security research but also further confirms its strategic position within the cross-chain ecosystem.

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MemeCoinSavant

· 01-21 02:32

nah bruh the real thesis here is that hyperliquid finally realized security > hype cycle (ironic i know). 254k seems modest but statistically speaking this signals genuine commitment, not just cope. op/arb/bnb backing? that's the memetic velocity we're tracking 📊

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Blockblind

· 01-20 13:33

HL really went all out this time, pouring $250,000 into security research.. Wait, are these investors behind the scenes real or just hype? So solid? 10,000 HYPE tokens given to researchers, but I'm more interested in how the next price wave will move. Safety first, I agree, but it also feels like a form of PR. Cross-chain ecosystem positioning—if I had known earlier, I would have stocked up more. Does this donation signal anything, or is it just pure money throwing?

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LostBetweenChains

· 01-18 16:04

$254,000 invested in security research, this pattern definitely has some substance --- Optimism, Arbitrum, BNB are all behind the scenes, it feels like Hyperliquid is playing a big game --- Security researchers are really in demand, a single 10,000 HYPE reward is in hand --- Once again, a new favorite in the cross-chain ecosystem, feels like every month there's a new project claiming to be the safest... --- This round of donations seems a bit like paving the way, the backers are indeed formidable --- $250,000 for security research, much more conscientious than some major projects --- Is this the second installment? It shows ongoing investment, not just a one-time PR stunt --- The Nouns community is also here, this team is quite powerful --- Including security research in ecosystem incentives, is this a new idea? It feels like everyone is starting to do this

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LiquidatorFlash

· 01-18 15:56

$254,000 to invest in security research? At this price point... once the liquidation risk threshold is triggered, throwing more money is useless.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-18 15:55

Security research can receive $250,000, now that's the right way --- Are Optimism and Arbitrum both here? This alliance lineup is quite strong --- Another donation and showcasing investors, this operational tactic is quite clever --- The big brother of cross-chain ecosystems is different, they really invest generously in security --- 10,000 HYPE tokens at this price? The market is warming up --- Basically, we just want to tell everyone that we are very secure and legitimate, marketing included --- Nouns community is also involved? Web3 governance organizations are on board --- Funding support for security research, this is more practical than any airdrop --- The cross-chain hub is firmly positioned, no wonder the foundation is making such a big move --- By the way, can this money truly be used for security, or is it just a gimmick

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 01-18 15:52

They are really willing to spend money on secure donations, and the backing team behind it is quite impressive.

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NeverVoteOnDAO

· 01-18 15:41

$254,000 invested in security research? This pace is right, compared to those projects that just shout slogans, Hyperliquid really knows what they're doing. OP, Arb, and BNB all participated, showing that Hyperliquid truly has some skills. The second donation has been made; how much was the first one again? Curious how long this frequency can be maintained. Security research really deserves more funding; compared to marketing expenses, it's still too little. Honestly, being favored by such major ecosystems, there must be something substantial.

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