Hyperliquid vs Nest
SwanBluechip verdict
SwanBluechip rates Hyperliquid 9/10 versus Nest 5/10, so Hyperliquid is the higher-conviction pick today — but the right call depends on what you need. Compare the takes below.
| Metric | Hyperliquid | Nest |
|---|---|---|
| SwanBluechip Score | 9/10 · Bluechip | 5/10 · Watching |
| Category | Perp DEX / L1 | DEX |
| Status | Season 3 | Points Live |
| Airdrop | Points Live | Points Live |
| TVL | $2.8B | $14M |
| HIP layer | — | — |
| Referral available | Yes | — |
Hyperliquid
9/10 · Bluechip
The base layer. Season 3 farming is live — trading, staking and ecosystem use feed HYPE eligibility.
Nest
5/10 · Watching
First ve(3,3) MetaDEX on HyperEVM. Routes trading fees into HYPE-aligned rewards via the veNEST lock model. NEST token is already live, so the pre-token window is closed — remaining edge is emissions and gauge farming.
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