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About Hyperlane

Permissionless cross-chain messaging and token transfer protocol with modular architecture for dApps.

interoperability cross-chain bridge SDK developers

Hyperlane is an open, permissionless interoperability protocol that enables seamless cross-chain communication and messaging across different blockchain environments. Designed to connect everything onchain—from L1s and L2s to app-chains and rollups—Hyperlane empowers developers to build secure, flexible, and modular interchain applications without relying on centralized intermediaries. With over 140 chains connected and $8 billion+ in value bridged, Hyperlane is rapidly becoming a foundational layer in the Web3 ecosystem.

Whether you’re bridging tokens, sending messages, or deploying new rollups, Hyperlane offers a DIY framework that adapts to your needs. It supports multiple virtual machines (EVM, SVM, CosmWasm) and allows for fully customized security settings via its Interchain Security Modules (ISMs). Unlike legacy bridges, Hyperlane gives developers the freedom to deploy anywhere and define their own interoperability logic—making it the first truly self-sovereign interoperability layer.

Hyperlane was created to solve the inherent fragmentation of the multichain Web3 world. Most bridges today are either permissioned, centralized, or lack the flexibility to support new ecosystems quickly. Hyperlane flips that model. It is the first permissionless interoperability framework that allows any chain, rollup, or app-chain to self-deploy messaging infrastructure and immediately connect to a growing network of chains.

One of Hyperlane’s standout features is its Interchain Security Module (ISM), which enables developers to customize their app’s security logic. You can choose your own validators, set gas limits, rate limits, and even run your own validators or relayers. This modular approach offers a superior level of control and flexibility, eliminating the need to compromise between security and speed.

Another major component is Warp Routes (HWR), Hyperlane’s token bridging solution. Warp Routes support native, ERC-20, collateralized, and synthetic bridging mechanisms. This allows you to transfer assets or deploy wrapped tokens across EVM chains (like Ethereum and Polygon), Solana (SVM), and Cosmos-based environments. For developers, setting up these bridges is as simple as using CLI tools and deployment scripts found in the Hyperlane docs.

Hyperlane supports general message passing, interchain accounts, and is compatible with nearly every type of VM—EVM, SVM, and CosmWasm. This means developers can send smart contract calls from one chain to another, execute interchain governance, and even bridge NFT metadata or game logic seamlessly.

The ecosystem includes prominent integrations with chains and apps like Celestia, Renzo, Taofi, and EigenLayer. Hyperlane is actively used in production by modular chains, rollups, and multichain DeFi protocols. Its permissionless expansion model gives developers confidence that their deployments will scale with the ecosystem. Unlike centralized bridge providers, Hyperlane is fully open-source and encourages community-driven innovation.

Comparable tools in this space include Wormhole, LayerZero, and Axelar, but Hyperlane stands out with its focus on permissionless deployment, modular security, and full VM interoperability—making it one of the most developer-friendly solutions for cross-chain infrastructure.

Hyperlane delivers several unique benefits and features that position it as a leading cross-chain protocol in the Web3 ecosystem:

Permissionless Deployment: Any chain or app can deploy Hyperlane and connect to the network—no approvals required.
Customizable Security: Use Interchain Security Modules to choose your validators, configure gas costs, and set message limits.
Warp Routes for Bridging: Easily bridge native tokens, ERC-20s, or create synthetic wrapped assets across chains.
VM Agnostic: Supports EVM, Solana (SVM), and Cosmos SDK, making it ideal for multichain apps and interchain rollups.
Open-Source Framework: All Hyperlane code is open-source and available for customization and community contribution.
Interchain Messaging: Pass arbitrary data, function calls, and smart contract interactions across chains.
Own Your Interop: Set fees, generate yield, and build UI components using Hyperlane’s developer tooling.
Scalable Network Effects: Deploy once and instantly gain access to all future Hyperlane-connected chains.

Hyperlane makes it easy for developers and teams to start building cross-chain apps in just a few steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Chains – Select source and destination chains. Hyperlane supports EVM, SVM (Solana), and Cosmos SDK chains. See the full list of supported VMs in the Hyperlane Docs.
Step 2: Deploy Hyperlane Infrastructure – Use the CLI to deploy core components like Mailbox and ISM contracts on your chosen chains.
Step 3: Set Up Warp Routes – Bridge tokens using Hyperlane Warp Routes. Configure ERC-20, native, or synthetic routes with a few CLI commands.
Step 4: Launch Warp UI – Use Hyperlane’s prebuilt interface for users to interact with your bridge.
Step 5: Add Custom Security – Set your ISM parameters to control message authentication and rate limits.
Step 6: Expand – Once deployed, your chain is interoperable with all other Hyperlane-connected ecosystems.
Optional: Join the ecosystem Twitter for community support and updates.

Hyperlane FAQ

Hyperlane introduces a permissionless expansion model that empowers developers to self-deploy its interoperability infrastructure to any blockchain, whether it's an L1, rollup, or app-chain. There's no need to wait for the Hyperlane team or third-party approvals. Using the Hyperlane CLI, teams can launch the core contracts (Mailbox, ISM) directly on their desired chain and immediately become part of the Hyperlane network. This removes the typical bottlenecks found in other bridge ecosystems.
Hyperlane's Interchain Security Modules (ISMs) offer a fully modular and composable security framework. Unlike static or centralized security systems, ISMs allow developers to configure their own validator sets, rate limits, and gas parameters. You can even implement custom verification logic. This flexibility ensures that interchain messaging is as secure—or decentralized—as needed, making Hyperlane highly adaptable for different use cases, from DeFi to gaming and beyond.
Yes. Hyperlane supports more than just token transfers. It enables general message passing and interchain accounts, allowing developers to send smart contract function calls or arbitrary data across chains. This opens the door for use cases like interchain governance, NFT metadata syncing, oracle communication, and cross-chain gaming logic. With Hyperlane, cross-chain dApps can move beyond simple liquidity bridges and build fully integrated multichain experiences.
Hyperlane is one of the few protocols that enables true cross-VM interoperability, supporting EVM-based chains (like Ethereum and Polygon), SVM chains (like Solana), and Cosmos SDK environments. Using Warp Routes and general message passing, developers can send messages or assets between entirely different VM architectures. This is made possible through a unified messaging framework and modular deployment guides tailored for each environment. Hyperlane makes cross-VM development a reality, not a roadmap.
Unlike traditional bridges that are centralized, permissioned, or limited in scope, Hyperlane offers a fully open-source, permissionless framework with support for arbitrary messaging and custom security. Developers can deploy anywhere, use their own validators, and even set economic parameters like fees and rate limits. It’s also VM-agnostic, supporting EVM, SVM, and Cosmos SDK. With Hyperlane, teams get unmatched flexibility, scalability, and security—all without vendor lock-in.