What Hyperbridge does

Hyperbridge is a proof-based cross-chain interoperability infrastructure operated by Polytope Labs LLC and built on Polkadot's validator security. The platform uses zero-knowledge proofs combined with on-chain light clients to verify cross-chain state and messages without relying on multisignatories, centralized indexers, or trusted committees — addressing the dominant security failure mode of legacy blockchain bridges. Its product surface is modular, comprising four integrated offerings: Hyper Fungible Tokens (cross-chain burn-and-mint or ERC20 wrap transfers), Intent Gateway (verifiable cross-chain swaps executed by a decentralized filler network), Post Requests (proof-relayed cross-chain messaging), and Get Requests (trustless cross-chain storage queries). Together, these cover token transfers, swaps, messaging, and data access across 15+ connected chains including Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Polkadot, and Bifrost.

The platform serves three primary customer segments: DeFi protocols and dApps (with named integrations including Bifrost's proof-based price oracle unlocking $99M+ TVL and Cere Network's cross-L2 liquidity synchronization), blockchain developers building multi-chain applications via a self-serve SDK and API at app.hyperbridge.network, and African fintech and remittance companies targeted as a strategic expansion vertical following the company's March 2025 $5.5M seed round. Hyperbridge employs a product-led, community-driven go-to-market with no traditional sales motion, relying instead on documentation, Discord, Telegram, GitHub, and a HackenProof bug bounty program. Revenue is coordinated through the BRIDGE token, which rewards relayers for submitting valid proofs; the company captures transaction fees on cross-chain message relaying and swaps. The company was founded in 2024 (per company history) by CEO Seun Lanlege and CTO David Salami, operates from Lagos, Nigeria with a Delaware LLC entity, and is private and venture-backed with undisclosed lead investors. Notable milestones include participation in the September 2025 sub0 SYMBIOSIS Polkadot conference and a response to an April 2026 security exploit on its Ethereum gateway that resulted in $237K in losses before bridging was paused and remediation began.

Name

Hyperbridge

Legal name

Polytope Labs LLC

Website

https://hyperbridge.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hyperbridge is proof-based cross-chain interoperability infrastructure built on Polkadot security, offering token transfers, swaps, messaging, and queries across 15+ chains. It serves DeFi protocols (Bifrost, Cere), blockchain developers, and African remittance companies via a self-serve platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cross-chain message and swap fees: Fees from message relaying and cross-chain swaps through the bridge infrastructure. Relayers earn BRIDGE tokens for submitting valid proofs and ensuring message delivery.
2. BRIDGE token mechanics: BRIDGE token used to coordinate cross-chain activity, rewarding nodes that maintain reliable routing and verified execution. Token fuels network operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hyperbridge provides proof-based infrastructure for blockchain interoperability, enabling developers to bridge, swap, and communicate across any chain with verifiable security. The platform comprises four integrated modules — Hyper Fungible Tokens (cross-chain token transfers with burn/mint mechanics), Intent Gateway (verifiable cross-chain swaps), Post Requests (cross-chain messaging), and Get Requests (cross-chain data queries) — all secured by zero-knowledge proofs and Polkadot's validator security across 15+ connected networks including Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, and Polkadot.

Product overview

Hyperbridge is a modular platform-plus-modules architecture for blockchain interoperability. The core platform provides proof-based infrastructure for cross-chain operations, supported by four integrated modules: Hyper Fungible Tokens (cross-chain token transfers with burn/mint mechanics), Intent Gateway (intent-based cross-chain swaps), Post Requests (cross-chain messaging), and Get Requests (cross-chain data queries). All modules leverage shared proof-verification infrastructure and run on Polkadot's security with 15+ connected chains including Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Get Requests: Trustless cross-chain query layer for accessing contract storage across chains with verifiable on-chain state proofs.
• Post Requests
• Intent Gateway
• Hyper Fungible Tokens

Products and services

• Hyper Fungible Tokens

Quantifiable outcome

• $500M+ transfer volume across 75k+ messages relayed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BifrostcoreTechnology or IntegrationBifrost is a key partner utilizing Hyperbridge's proof-based price oracle. Deployed the industry's first proof-based price oracle with Hyperbridge, unlocking $99M+ TVL through vDOT and enabling chain-agnostic minting and swapping across 5+ major chains.
• Cere NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationCere leveraged Hyperbridge to synchronize liquidity pools across multiple L2s, enabling real-time, proof-based swaps with zero downtime across the entire DeFi ecosystem.
• PolkadotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHyperbridge leverages Polkadot's security infrastructure as the foundation for its verification engine and cross-chain interoperability protocol. The protocol verifies cross-chain state and messages using Polkadot validators.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LayerZero: LayerZero is the leading omnichain messaging protocol connecting 70+ blockchains with an ultra-light node verification model. It is the most direct competitor to Hyperbridge's cross-chain messaging and token bridge offerings (Post Requests and Hyper Fungible Tokens), targeting the same DeFi protocol developer audience.
• Wormhole: Wormhole is a generalized cross-chain messaging protocol connecting 30+ blockchains, used by major DeFi protocols for token bridging and messaging. It is directly comparable to Hyperbridge's Post Requests and Hyper Fungible Tokens products with a similar developer-led GTM.
• Axelar Network: Axelar provides a full-stack interoperability platform with cross-chain messaging, token bridging, and a proof-of-stake validator set securing General Message Passing. It competes head-on with Hyperbridge across token transfers, messaging, and developer tooling on similar DeFi/developer customer segments.
• Across Protocol: Across is a cross-chain bridge optimized for fast, intent-based transfers using a relayer/verifier model with optimistic verification. It overlaps with Hyperbridge's Intent Gateway product for cross-chain swaps and competes for similar DeFi protocol integrations.
• Stargate Finance: Stargate is LayerZero's native liquidity bridge for cross-chain token transfers, providing unified liquidity pools across chains. It is directly comparable to Hyperbridge's Hyper Fungible Tokens module and competes for the same DeFi liquidity-routing use cases.
• Synapse Protocol: Synapse is a cross-chain bridge and messaging protocol supporting token transfers, swaps, and bridging across 20+ chains. It directly competes with Hyperbridge's token bridging and swap products for DeFi protocol integrations.
• Symbiosis: Symbiosis is a cross-chain AMM and bridge protocol enabling swaps and transfers across 30+ networks with a relayer/validator network. It competes with Hyperbridge's Intent Gateway and token bridging modules for multi-chain swap routing.

Broad incumbents

• Chainlink CCIP: Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) extends Chainlink's dominant oracle network into token transfers and messaging. It competes with Hyperbridge in the enterprise-grade cross-chain messaging segment but as part of a much broader oracle/data infrastructure portfolio.

Emerging players

• Socket: Socket is an interoperability aggregator providing Bungee bridge aggregation and modular cross-chain messaging infrastructure. It targets the same developer audience as Hyperbridge and overlaps on token bridging and intent-based swap routing.

Regional players

• Snowbridge: Snowbridge is a trustless Polkadot-Ethereum bridge built within the Polkadot ecosystem using light clients. It is a regional/ecosystem peer operating in the same Polkadot-native interoperability niche as Hyperbridge, with similar architectural philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hyperbridge
• GitHubgithub.com/polytope-labs/hyperbridge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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