Metis SDK & Hyperion AMA – By Metis CCO Daniel Kwak

As part of Metis’ ongoing commitment to transparency and alignment with its community, Metis is hosting weekly community AMAs to dive deep into the progress, development, and updates. Here's a breakdown of the most frequently asked questions and key insights from the conversation:

What is Hyperion and how is it different from Andromeda?

Hyperion is a high-performance blockchain network designed for AI, GameFi, DePIN, and HFT use cases—offering parallel execution, low latency, and high throughput. It uses the same METIS token as gas and is built to complement, not replace, Andromeda.

Key differences:

• Hyperion: Real-time, compute-intensive applications, built for performance and speed. It will launch with a centralized sequencer and move toward decentralization.
• Andromeda: Ethereum-aligned Layer 2 focused on dApps, DeFi, DAOs, and general Web3 adoption, already running with decentralized sequencers.
  

Will there be a separate token for Hyperion?

No. Hyperion will use METIS as its gas token, reinforcing a unified economic layer across the Metis ecosystem.

What are the Hyperion launch phases and how can the community participate?

The launch will roll out in three phases:

1. Pre-Testnet: Onboarding and education, prep for exciting campaigns.
2. Testnet: Hackathons, testing incentives, and community challenges.
3. Pre-Mainnet & Mainnet: Full-scale dApp deployments, IRL events, builder campaigns, and reward opportunities.
   

Expect gamified quests, hackathons, and community-driven rewards integrated throughout the phases.

How do LazAI and Corrupted Alith fit into the Metis ecosystem?

LazAI is a next-gen blockchain protocol solving the AI data alignment problem, and Metis has incubated it. It includes:

• LazAI is the place to launch, manage, and own AI assets and partake in their value.
• LazAI will use Hyperion as its execution layer, and many projects will likely use Hyperion as the place to launch their project while connecting to LazAI’s LazChain for easy access to AI agents, datasets, and more.
• Alith Agent Framework: Toolset to easily deploy on-chain AI agents.
  

LazAI will use Hyperion as its execution layer and is expected to launch its testnet in May 2025, with mainnet coming later in the year.

What makes Hyperion technically superior?

• Parallel execution
• Metis VM and Metis DB integration
• Low-latency and high-throughput (1.5–2GHz TPS target)
• AI-native design that supports more on-chain AI activity than traditional L2s
  

How will Hyperion and Andromeda work together?

Projects will be able to:

• Launch on both chains simultaneously or toggle between them
• Assign specific smart contracts to different chains (e.g., NFTs on Andromeda, real-time actions on Hyperion)
• Use Metis SDK for seamless cross-chain interaction, shared asset flows, and composability.
  

What is the Metis SDK and why is it important?

The Metis SDK is the backbone of the multi-network Metis ecosystem, enabling:

• Cross-network interoperability
• Modular tooling for developers
• Unified architecture for multi-chain scalability
• Allow Mets to become a hub for liquidity

How can community members get involved?

• Join the conversation in Metis and LazAI Telegram groups.
• Participate in campaigns, especially the upcoming Hyperion launch.
• Keep an eye out for a new place to engage with the Metis community and team.
• Submit feedback or volunteer skills for events and hackathons.
• Apply for roles – Metis values community-born team members.
  

When will Hyperion be decentralized?

Hyperion will launch with a centralized sequencer to ensure optimal performance from day one. Decentralization will come gradually based on network performance, throughput targets, and project needs.

What makes Hyperion different beyond performance?

Hyperion is the first network built specifically to bring AI fully on-chain, much like Ethereum introduced smart contracts to blockchain. It’s designed to unlock new frontiers for AI developers and businesses by:

• Offering real-time agent execution
• Supporting aligned AI governance models
• Creating a foundation for new dApps that couldn’t exist on traditional L2s
  

What’s the philosophical vision behind Metis?

Inspired by thinkers like Plato and Kant, Metis aims to align AI with human values and governance. As Elena’s Founder Letter outlines, Metis is building a framework where AI acts as an advisor, not a ruler—bringing logic, education, and unbiased insights into decision-making systems from DAOs to global governance.

Final Thoughts

Metis isn’t just building a faster network—it’s building the infrastructure for an AI-native future. Whether you're a builder, DAO contributor, or explorer of what's next in Web3, Metis is your home.