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Hyperliquid’s USDH Race Reveals the High-Stakes Game Behind Stablecoins

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Zafar Naik

Hyperliquid is shaking up the crypto world with a bold move: it’s launching its own stablecoin, USDH, and letting the community vote on who will issue it. With $5.6 billion in deposits and potential annual revenue of $220 million, the announcement has drawn top stablecoin issuers into a high-stakes scramble.

Things are getting interesting. Not familiar with what’s happening? Here’s the scoop.

$220M on the Table

Hyperliquid currently relies on USDC, but all the interest earned on these deposits goes to the external issuer. By launching USDH, the exchange could capture the returns itself. 

At a short-term Treasury yield of around 4%, the $5.6 billion in reserves could generate roughly $220 million a year – almost three times the revenue of Hyperliquid’s HLP vault.

Lower trading fees on spot pairs and improved liquidity are part of the plan. Hyperliquid hopes this will boost its spot trading volume, strengthen order books, and make the platform more competitive.

Who’s in the Race?

Hyperliquid’s public bidding process is unusual. Normally, stablecoin issuers are pre-selected or in-house. Here, Paxos, Frax Finance, Agora, Native Markets, and Sky (formerly MakerDAO) are competing through a validator vote.

Each brings something different to the table:

  • Paxos: NYDFS-regulated, offers HYPE token buybacks, links to PayPal infrastructure. This is the proposal most have welcomed.
  • Frax Finance: 100% of Treasury yields passed directly to users, no fees.
  • Agora: Custody with State Street and VanEck, pledges all “net” income to the community.
  • Native Markets: Hyperliquid-native team, contributes yield to a buyback fund.
  • Sky: $2.2 billion liquidity offer, 4.85% yield, projecting $250 million annual revenue.

Governance or Preselection?

Not everyone is convinced the vote is fair. Some community members call it “governance theater,” pointing out that Native Markets submitted its proposal within an hour of the announcement, and Frax followed just ten hours later. 

The short, five-day review window leaves questions about how detailed the evaluation can be.

What This Means for Hyperliquid

USDH could bring a major revenue boost and strengthen Hyperliquid’s ecosystem. It could reduce reliance on USDC and improve spot market liquidity.

But replacing USDC won’t be easy. Its long track record and deep liquidity make it the stablecoin of choice for many traders. For now, this remains a high-stakes experiment!

Zafar Naik

Zafar is a seasoned crypto and blockchain news writer with four years of experience. Known for accuracy, in-depth analysis, and a clear, engaging style, Zafar actively participates in blockchain communities. Beyond writing, Zafar enjoys trading and exploring the latest trends in the crypto market.

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