Ecosystem Proposal (CVP): Hyperkit a Modular DeFi & Cross-Chain Builder Toolkit for Metis Ecosystem

Overview

Hyperkit brings a scalable, security-first, and gamified approach to growing the Metis dApp ecosystem. By providing developers with modular, cross-chain ready infrastructure, we aim to drastically reduce friction, risk, and time-to-market, driving organic growth and utility to the Metis platform.

Introduction

Hyperkit is an open-source, developer-first infrastructure toolkit designed to empower builders within the Metis and Hyperion ecosystems. Our mission is to provide modular DeFi primitives, developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and a robust interoperability layer powered by the Metis SDK. Hyperkit bridges fragmented tooling and complex cross-chain integrations, streamlining the process of building scalable, interoperable dApps.

Value Proposition

  • Comprehensive toolkit: One-stop shop for dApp and DeFi development—fast, secure, and proven modules.
  • Cross-chain by design: Integrated with the Metis SDK for seamless Hyperion↔Andromeda connectivity.
  • Accelerated adoption: Gamified onboarding (NFTs, rewards, grants), rapid prototyping, and dev-first support.
  • Open and extensible: SDKs and CLI tools for rapid iteration. Smart contracts are modular; front-end hooks allow full extensibility.

Uniqueness Factor

  • Native interoperability: Unlike single-chain toolkits, Hyperkit makes true cross-chain deployments plug-and-play.
  • Gamified contributions: Testing, bug bounties, and contribution rewards (NFT tiers, badges, governance influence).
  • Community-driven: Public roadmap, open governance, grants, and hackathons to foster ecosystem growth.

Benefits for Users

  • Easier onboarding for both novice and advanced devs.
  • Pre-audited DeFi modules for staking, swap, vaults, reducing time-to-market.
  • Integrated dashboards and user interfaces for seamless project management.
  • Real adoption incentives: rewards, exclusive NFTs, and governance access.

Benefits for Metis Ecosystem

  • Expands utility and developer mindshare for Metis and partners.
  • Incentivizes new project launches, liquidity migration, and DeFi usage on Metis.
  • Bridges Hyperion and Andromeda assets/data, multiplying ecosystem value.
  • Sets a new standard for open-source DeFi legos in the modular blockchain era.

Security/Audits

  • Multiple third-party audits scheduled through rollout phases.
  • Ongoing bug bounties, formal verification for key modules, wide test coverage.
  • Open bounty programs for responsible disclosures and competitive security incentivization.

Roadmap

  • Q4 2025:
    • Mainnet launch of core DeFi modules (staking, swap, vaults)
    • Public SDK/CLI release
    • First wave of gamified onboarding (NFTs, grants, dashboard)
    • Integration with major Metis/Hyperion dApps and launch partners
    • Begin open security audit and bug bounty campaign
  • Q1-Q2 2026:
    • Expansion of DeFi modules (vault strategies, custom bridges)
    • Launch dashboard v2, governance modules, and new SDK languages (Python support)
    • Interoperability expansion—add Ethereum/Solana bridges
    • Run first major hackathon/grant cycle and form ecosystem partnerships

Technical KPIs

  • Deploy 50+ live dApps using Hyperkit primitives by Q2 2026
  • 500+ active monthly devs in Metis ecosystem via Hyperkit by Q2 2026
  • Sub-5s contract deployment time with 99.99% uptime
  • Complete minimum 2 security audits before mainnet launch

Financial KPIs

$100K+ TVL via Hyperkit-enabled contracts within 9 months

Grow Hyperkit grant pool to $10k+ through partnerships and Metis grants

Distribute $5k+ in NFT/incentive rewards to contributors by Q2 2026

Team Details

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Project Architect:

Aaron Jay Sopeña

Blockchain Developer & Architect, Backend, DevOps, Infrastructure. secure, scalable, and on the right technical path.

Co-Founder/Chief Product & Operations Officer (CPOO) / Product Lead:

Justine Lupasi

Product Strategy, Operations, Frontend Development, Documentation, Project Management. product gets built, works, and is well-documented while keeping the team and user community aligned.

Co-Founder/Chief Marketing & Frontend Officer (CMFO) / Product Evangelist:

Tristan Triñanes

Marketing, Finance, Business Development, UI/UX, Public Speaking. visually appealing, and reaches new audiences.

  • Core Devs: 3 contributors (Solidity, TS, Python, Infra)
  • Community/Marketing: 2 growth leads (Discord, content, events)
  • Security Auditor: Engaged with [To be announce]
  • Partnerships: Working with Metis DAO, ecosystem projects, external auditors

Official Links:

1 Like

Honestly, this project looks really solid exactly what Metis needs right now.

The idea of a modular, cross-chain toolkit makes total sense. It’s going to make life so much easier for new devs and help experienced teams ship faster. The gamified part with NFTs and rewards is also a great move to keep the community active and excited.

Would be awesome to see a few demo dApps or short tutorial videos later on that kind of stuff really helps new people get involved quicker. And if you guys also reward community testers or doc contributors, not just coders, it’ll make the ecosystem even stronger and more inclusive.

Overall, strong team, clear roadmap, great energy can’t wait to see Hyperkit go live on Metis.

1 Like