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Kinetiq Launches Elysium Testnet for Hyperliquid DeFi Applications
Kinetics' liquid staking protocol released a chain ID, RPC endpoint and explorer for its Arbitrum Orbit network, enabling the new Elysium testnet aimed at Hyperliquid-focused DeFi apps.
Kinetiq, a liquid staking protocol, announced the activation of its Elysium testnet, specifically designed for DeFi applications that interact with Hyperliquid. The testnet operates on Kinetiq's Arbitrum Orbit network.
Technical Details Released
The protocol published three key components for developers:
- Chain ID for the Arbitrum Orbit network
- RPC endpoint to connect applications
- Explorer to view network activity
Context on HyperEVM Performance
Kinetiq previously noted that HyperEVM’s throughput offers limited capacity for sustained high‑frequency activity, a factor influencing the design of the Elysium testnet.
Source & attribution
News Source
- Publisher
- The Defiant
- Original date
- September 22, 2026, 3:32 PM
- Original headline
- Kinetiq Opens Elysium Testnet for Hyperliquid-Focused DeFi Apps