Kinetiq ($KNTQ) Airdrop

Kinetiq is a protocol built on the Hyperliquid blockchain that allows users to stake the native HYPE token and receive liquid kHYPE tokens while earning staking rewards. The kHYPE tokens give users the ability to participate in DeFi activities without locking up their capital, and all validator selection and delegation is handled automatically by the protocol's StakeHub engine to maximize network security and rewards.

kHYPE is a liquid staking token whose value increases via an auto-compounding exchange rate model, rather than through traditional rebasing or manual reward claiming. This means it can be traded, used as collateral, or deployed in DeFi applications while always accruing rewards in the background, providing both liquidity and yield.

Users earn kPoints by staking HYPE tokens on Kinetiq and engaging in platform activities. Participation is tracked through weekly snapshots and points distributions, which may later be converted into tokens or additional rewards if the protocol launches a native token or runs further incentive programs.

Yes, there is a minimum of 5 HYPE required to start staking with Kinetiq. For smaller amounts, users may be able to swap on DEXs, but official staking starts at this minimum due to technical requirements.

To unstake, users initiate a withdrawal queue that incurs an approximately 8–9 day delay (including an initial 24-hour lockup). There is a 0.10% fee for direct unstaking. Alternatively, users can trade their kHYPE for liquidity on supported DEXs for an instant exit, subject to slippage.

Yes, Kinetiq's smart contracts are audited by leading security firms, implemented with multi-signature access controls, emergency pause functionality, and on-chain verification. The protocol prioritizes safety and is subject to comprehensive and ongoing review.

Kinetiq is native to the Hyperliquid blockchain and its EVM-compatible environment (HyperEVM), leveraging Layer 1 security and high-performance infrastructure for all staking and DeFi operations.

Yes, kHYPE is an ERC-20 compatible token and can be used across various Hyperliquid-native DeFi protocols as collateral for lending, to provide liquidity, or to participate in other yield strategies in the ecosystem.

As with all DeFi projects, risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, protocol-level risks, market conditions, and delays in withdrawals. Best practices include starting with small amounts, regularly monitoring your positions, understanding the underlying mechanisms, and keeping abreast of protocol updates from official channels.