WARNINGUS-domiciled (Delaware/New York) — Five Eyes jurisdiction. DPRK-linked wallets used platform Oct–Dec 2024 (suspected Lazarus Group reconnaissance). Platform failed to proactively block sanctioned addresses. Potential OFAC compliance risk. $256M in outflows in 30 hours after DPRK news broke Dec 2024.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
67
LAST VERIFIED10/1/2025
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
Fully on-chain orderbook DEX on its own L1. Zero KYC, high speed. (No KYC)
Follow the Money
Hyperliquid Strategies Inc — Delaware
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CEO: Jeff Yan (Harvard, ex-HRT trader)
Funding: self-funded, zero VC claimed
Revenue: 0.035% trading fee
├─ DPRK wallets used platform 2024
├─ Five Eyes (US) jurisdiction
└─ No OFAC designation issued
Hyperliquid — ownership and funding chain
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hyperliquid require KYC or identity verification?
No. Hyperliquid does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
What payment methods does Hyperliquid accept?
Hyperliquid accepts the following payment methods: arbitrum.
Is Hyperliquid available in my country?
Hyperliquid is available in: GLOBAL.
Is Hyperliquid based in a Five Eyes country?
The jurisdiction of Hyperliquid is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.
Is Hyperliquid safe to use for privacy?
Use Hyperliquid with caution. US-domiciled (Delaware/New York) — Five Eyes jurisdiction. DPRK-linked wallets used platform Oct–Dec 2024 (suspected Lazarus Group reconnaissance). Platform failed to proactively block sanctioned addresses. Potential OFAC compliance risk. $256M in outflows in 30 hours after DPRK news broke Dec 2024.
Which payment networks does Hyperliquid support?
Accepted networks: arbitrum.
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