Hyperliquid, the Layer 1 blockchain that has quietly built one of the most active decentralized exchanges in crypto, now supports tokenized US equities through an integration with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The move brings xStocks, which are 1:1 backed tokenized versions of US stocks and ETFs, onto Hyperliquid’s spot trading infrastructure.
How the plumbing works
Chainlink’s CCIP serves as the connective tissue between Hyperliquid and the broader multi-chain ecosystem. The protocol handles cross-chain token transfers through a burn-and-mint mechanism, meaning tokens aren’t just copied across chains. They’re destroyed on one side and recreated on the other, keeping supply in check.
Hyperliquid runs two layers: HyperCore, a custom-built order-book engine, and HyperEVM, an Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible environment. CCIP bridges the gap between HyperCore’s native tokens and ERC-20 tokens on HyperEVM, allowing assets from other chains to plug into Hyperliquid’s trading system.
The cross-chain infrastructure also leverages xBridge, which initially focused on Ethereum-to-Solana transfers before expanding to support Hyperliquid. Together, CCIP and xBridge create a pipeline for tokenized assets to move across chains and land on Hyperliquid’s spot markets.
