Based vs Hyperliquid
SwanBluechip verdict
SwanBluechip rates Hyperliquid 9/10 versus Based 7/10, so Hyperliquid is the higher-conviction pick today — but the right call depends on what you need. Compare the takes below.
| Metric | Based | Hyperliquid |
|---|---|---|
| SwanBluechip Score | 7/10 · Strong | 9/10 · Bluechip |
| Category | Aggregator | Perp DEX / L1 |
| Status | Farmable | Season 3 |
| Airdrop | TGE Pending | Points Live |
| TVL | Mid | $2.8B |
| HIP layer | — | — |
| Referral available | Yes | Yes |
Based
7/10 · Strong
Hyperliquid trading super-app — aggregates HIP-3 markets and earns builder-code fees. Roughly 20% of daily perps volume on Hyperliquid.
Hyperliquid
9/10 · Bluechip
The base layer. Season 3 farming is live — trading, staking and ecosystem use feed HYPE eligibility.
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