Metis Hyperion: A revolutionary upgrade to the high-performance Layer 2 network

introduction

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

Metis Hyperion (HYPE) is built on the Metis SDK, and 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 exclusive infrastructure support for AI applications, showing unparalleled performance advantages in smart contract execution scenarios such as DeFi, chain games and AI inference.

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

• Zero compromise security guarantee
• Seamlessly expanded elastic architecture
• Enterprise-level system reliability

This in-depth optimization of traditional smart contracts and AI computing has laid a solid technical foundation for the Hyperion ecosystem. Its innovative high throughput and low latency architecture further marks a paradigm shift in blockchain performance, making large-scale AI applications and complex DeFi operations possible.

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

Why choose Metis Hyperion

Although the existing Layer 2 solution improves scalability, it is still subject to three major bottlenecks:

• Centralized sorter

• Network congestion

• A rigid Gas payment model

Hyperion breaks through three major innovations:

▶ Optimistic summary and parallel execution realize real-time transaction processing and near-instantaneous final confirmation , using:

• Parallel processing based on Block-STM: Breakthrough of the bottleneck of traditional transaction processing
• Optimistic Concurrency Control (OCC): Reduce rollback loss
• Dynamic DAG Scheduling: Optimizing AI and High-frequency Application Sorting

▶ Decentralized sorting network subverts the traditional centralized model and builds a dynamic distributed system:

• Leader rotation mechanism: preventing computing power monopoly
• MEV Defense System: Encrypted Memory Pool + PBS Architecture to Eliminate the Escape
• Dynamic allocation of AI resources: intelligent allocation of computing resources

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

Hyperion's dedicated infrastructure enables blockchain networks to run high-performance AI applications for the first time. As the first layer two-layer expansion solution optimized for artificial intelligence , the project is creating a new possibility for Layer 2 - redefining the boundaries of the smart contract platform by building an AI native computing framework, a decentralized transaction sorting mechanism and a seamless cross-chain asset circulation system.

Core technology architecture

Optimistic summary and parallel execution

By integrating parallel transaction execution and optimistic summary models, the project achieved a leap forward improvement in transaction throughput and a significant reduction in latency . Its execution model includes three major innovations:

• Parallel execution technology based on block STM , realizes the simultaneous processing of multiple transactions, completely eliminating traditional performance bottlenecks
• Optimistic concurrency control mechanism (OCC) effectively reduces transaction rollback overhead and improves execution efficiency by two orders of magnitude
• Dynamic DAG scheduling system provides optimal transaction sorting solution for AI applications and high-frequency trading scenarios

Hyperion parallel architecture fundamentally reconstructs the economic model of complex smart contracts. Through Block-STM parallel processing and OCC mechanism, computing resource utilization has reached an unprecedented level, which has significantly reduced user fuel costs. For protocols that require complex calculations, orders of magnitude improvements can also be achieved.

The dynamic DAG scheduling algorithm adopted by the system achieves optimal resource allocation through intelligent packet non-conflict transactions, minimizing computational waste while ensuring maximum throughput. This cost advantage opens the door to a new world for developers, making it possible to use high-computing applications that are difficult to achieve on other chains.

Decentralized sorting network

Unlike traditional expansion schemes that rely on centralized sorters, Hyperion (HYPE) is evolving towards a fully decentralized sorting model . Its innovative architecture effectively prevents MEV attacks, censorship systems and single-point failure risks by dynamically allocating sorting responsibilities :

• Leader rotation mechanism: Ensure fair distributed sorting and prevent computing power monopoly
• MEV protection system: Encrypted memory pool and proposer-builder separation (PBS) design, completely eliminating jump-start transactions and unfair arbitrage
• AI optimization module: dynamically allocate sorting resources for AI-driven applications

Ethereum settlement and cross-chain interoperability

Hyperion realizes multi-chain connection while relying on Ethereum security :

• Ethereum settlement optimization: Submit state data to the Ethereum main network to ensure long-term security.
• Shared bridge and cross-chain compatibility: achieve seamless interconnection of multi-chain assets and liquidity. ****
• Native payment support (to be launched soon): supports ETH, USDC, and USDT to pay Gas fees, lowering the threshold for mainstream users.

Hyperion and Andromeda: Building a multi-network ecosystem

Metis Hyperion (HYPE) and Andromeda will coexist in the ecosystem to form functional complementarity :

• Andromeda: Metis' first mature Layer2 network, optimized for general-purpose decentralized applications (DApps).
• Hyperion (HYPE): High-performance AI native execution layer, focusing on high-speed transactions, decentralized sequencing and AI-driven services. The dual network architecture allows developers to flexibly deploy applications according to their needs and share the advantages of Metis Layer2.

Multi-chain value system of METIS tokens

As the core of the ecological economy, METIS captures value in dual networks through multiple mechanisms: Double-linked Gas tokens: No matter which network the user chooses, METIS always maintains demand as a native Gas token.

Value synergistic effect: Hyperion's AI-intensive applications and Andromeda's general DApp jointly contribute to the value of tokens to form a unified economic system. As the ecosystem expands, the utility of METIS will be synchronously enhanced in various network activities.

Long-term ecological development and value expansion

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

Anti-cyclical capability: General DeFi applications provide stable basic traffic, AI applications drive innovative growth, and diversified layout in the technology fields improves ecological resilience.

Hyperion development roadmap

• February - April 2025: Test Network is online – including high-performance sorting nodes, initial developer tools and framework testing capabilities
• May-August 2025: Mainnet is online – Provides high-throughput Layer 2 network, complete developer suite and production-level operational environment
• September-December 2025: Mainnet upgrade – including instant feedback mechanism, parallel execution and enhanced AI model support.

Timeline

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milestone

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Core features

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February-April 2025

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Testing online

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• High-performance sorting nodes

• Initial Developer Tools

• Framework testing function

May - August 2025

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Main Network Online

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• High throughput Layer 2 network

• Complete Developer Suite

• Production-level operating environment

September - December 2025

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Mainnet upgrade

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• Instant feedback mechanism

• Parallel execution

• Enhanced AI model support

Core Value

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