Metis Hyperion: Revolutionary upgrade of high-performance Layer2 network

Introduction

After announcing the first half of the year's technical roadmap with LazAI as the core, we officially launched Metis Hyperion (HYPE), fulfilling our commitment to building the next generation Layer 2 infrastructure and pushing the Layer 2 ecosystem to a new dimension. As a new generation high-performance Layer 2 network, Hyperion achieves a perfect balance of scalability, decentralization, and real-time transaction efficiency through breakthrough technology.

Metis Hyperion (HYPE) is built based on the Metis SDK, one of its core components is the high-performance virtual machine MetisVM. This virtual machine is not only compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem, but also provides dedicated infrastructure support for AI applications, demonstrating unparalleled performance advantages in intelligent contract execution scenarios such as DeFi, chain games, and AI reasoning.

Through the three-tier architecture design, MetisVM has achieved three core breakthroughs:

Zero compromise on security guarantee

Resilient architecture that scales seamlessly

Enterprise-level system reliability

This deep optimization for traditional smart contracts and AI computing has laid a solid technical foundation for the Hyperion ecosystem. Its innovative high throughput, low latency architecture also signifies a paradigm shift in blockchain performance, enabling large-scale AI applications and complex DeFi operations.

While retaining Andromeda as the ecological foundation, Hyperion (HYPE) has introduced a modular adaptive aggregation architecture, which is designed for high-frequency DeFi, blockchain games, and AI computing scenarios. This is not only a major evolution of Ethereum's Layer 2 solution, but also redefines the speed, decentralization, and cross-chain interoperability of blockchain networks.

Why choose Metis Hyperion

The existing Layer 2 solutions have improved scalability, but are still constrained by three major bottlenecks:

Centralized Sorter

Network congestion

Rigid Gas payment model

Hyperion breaks the game with three major innovations:

▶ Optimistic aggregation and parallel execution achieve real-time transaction processing and near-instant final confirmation, using:

Parallel processing based on Block-STM: Breaking through the traditional transaction processing bottleneck

Optimistic Concurrency Control (OCC): Reduce rollback overhead

Dynamic DAG scheduling: optimizes the sequencing of AI and high-frequency applications

▶ Decentralized Ordering Network Subverts the traditional centralized model and builds a dynamic distributed system:

Leader rotation mechanism: Preventing hash power monopoly

MEV defense system: encrypted mempool + PBS architecture to eliminate front-running

Dynamic allocation of AI resources: Intelligently allocates computing resources

▶ Cross-chain interoperability protocol builds Ethereum settlement layer and multi-chain liquidity channels to achieve seamless asset circulation.

Hyperion's purpose-built infrastructure enables blockchain networks to run high-performance AI applications for the first time. As the first Layer 2 scaling solution optimized for AI, the project is opening up new possibilities for Layer 2 – redefining the boundaries of smart contract platforms by building an AI-native computing framework, a decentralized transaction ordering mechanism, and a seamless cross-chain asset circulation system.

Core Technology Architecture

Optimistic rollup and parallel execution

By integrating parallel transaction execution with an optimistic aggregation model, the project has achieved a leap forward in transaction throughput and a significant reduction in latency. Its execution model consists of three major innovations:

Based on the parallel execution technology of block STM, multiple transactions can be processed at the same time, completely eliminating the traditional performance bottleneck

Optimistic Concurrency Control (OCC), effectively reduces transaction rollback costs, and improves execution efficiency by two orders of magnitude

The dynamic DAG scheduling system provides the optimal transaction sequencing scheme for AI applications and high-frequency trading scenarios

The Hyperion parallel architecture fundamentally reconstructs the economic model of complex smart contracts. Through Block-STM parallel processing and OCC mechanism, the utilization of computing resources has reached an unprecedented height, which has significantly reduced the cost of gas for users. For protocols that require complex calculations, the efficiency can also be increased by orders of magnitude.

The system adopts a dynamic DAG scheduling algorithm, which achieves optimal resource allocation through intelligent grouping of non-conflicting transactions, while reducing computational waste to a minimum to ensure maximum throughput. This cost advantage opens the door to a new world for developers, making it possible to implement high-computational applications that are difficult to achieve on other chains.

Decentralized Ordering Network

Unlike traditional scaling solutions that rely on centralized sequencers, Hyperion (HYPE) is evolving towards a fully decentralized sequencing model. Its innovative architecture dynamically allocates sequencing responsibilities, effectively preventing MEV attacks, censorship, and single point of failure risks:

Leader rotation mechanism: ensuring fair distributed ordering and preventing monopoly of computing power

MEV protection system: Encrypted mempool and proposer-builder separation (PBS) design to completely eliminate front-running transactions and unfair arbitrage

AI optimization module: dynamically allocates and sorts resources for AI-driven applications

Ethereum settlement and cross-chain interoperability

Hyperion enables multi-chain connectivity while relying on Ethereum's security:

Ethereum settlement optimization: Submit state data to the Ethereum mainnet to ensure long-term security.

Shared bridging and cross-chain compatibility: Realize seamless interconnection of multi-chain assets and liquidity.

Native payment support (coming soon): Support for paying Gas fees with ETH, USDC, USDT to lower the threshold for mainstream users.

Hyperion and Andromeda: Building a Multi-Network Ecosystem

Metis Hyperion (HYPE) and Andromeda will coexist in the ecosystem and form complementary functions:

Andromeda: Metis' first mature Layer2 network, optimized for general decentralized applications (DApps).

Hyperion (HYPE): A high-performance AI-native execution layer focusing on high-speed transactions, decentralized sequencing, and AI-driven services. The dual-network architecture enables developers to flexibly deploy applications according to their needs and share the advantages of Metis Layer 2 technology.

The multi-chain value system of METIS tokens

As the core of the ecological economy, METIS captures value in the dual network through multiple mechanisms: Dual-chain Gas Token: No matter which network users choose, METIS will always maintain demand as the native Gas token.

Value synergies: Hyperion's AI-intensive applications and Andromeda's universal DApps contribute to the value of the token to form a unified economic system. As the ecosystem expands, the utility of METIS will be enhanced simultaneously across network activities.

Long-term development and value expansion of the ecosystem

Metis' dual-network strategy builds a sustainable development paradigm: Differentiated positioning: Andromeda focuses on basic DApp development, Hyperion provides AI enhancements, and the project can evolve freely according to the development stage.

Anti-cyclical ability: General DeFi applications provide stable basic traffic, AI applications drive innovation growth, and diversified technology fields improve ecological resilience.

Hyperion development roadmap

February-April 2025: Testnet live – including high-performance orderers, initial developer tools, and framework testing capabilities

May-August 2025: Mainnet launch – providing a high-throughput Layer 2 network, a full developer kit, and a production-grade runtime

September-December 2025: Mainnet upgrade – including instant feedback mechanism, parallel execution, and enhanced AI model support.

Core Value

Metis Hyperion (HYPE) redefines the integration of AI and Web3 with three major innovations, bringing high-performance, AI-optimized Layer2 to Ethereum, thereby improving scalability, decentralization, and user experience. By combining parallel execution, decentralized ordering, and Ethereum interoperability, Hyperion can usher in the next wave of blockchain innovation.