The Hyperliquid L1 will support a native EVM. The EVM will be augmented to atomically compose with native components on the Hyperliquid L1: HIP-1 assets, spot trading, perp trading, and other defi primitives. Today, Hyperliquid already offers massively scalable throughput for the most heavily used defi operations. The EVM will unlock the full breadth of applications that do not require heavy optimization, such as bridging, auctions, lending, and novel user applications. The EVM is not an isolated feature, but rather an integrated approach toward scaling the L1. By routing the highest throughput transactions through performant native components, the long tail of applications can enjoy ample blockspace. By empowering users to build on the EVM, the native order books will benefit from trustless bridging, new assets, and improved liquidity. As one example of EVM composability with native components, HIP-1 assets will feature an atomic transfer with their corresponding ERC-20 contracts. This interaction will enable Hyperliquid L1 to become the premier platform to build, launch, and trade tokens. Builders will be able to deploy smart contracts with familiar EVM tooling and connect instantly to the CEX-like trading experience that users love. As the Hyperliquid L1 matures, users will no longer need centralized exchanges or other blockchains. This is a relatively large undertaking. The testnet launch is expected to go live in the coming months.

jeffs rapid response to trader asks has always been what i point to when ppl ask me "what makes hyperliquid different" its hard to describe why the ux feels good, but imagine how many times jeff has drilled into issues like this and made improvements