Protocol Overview & Architecture
Crypto-focused HIP-3 perps centered on USDe margin.
HyENA is a HIP-3 perpetual DEX built by the Based team and centered around USDe margin.
Official docs describe HyENA contracts as linear perps that use USDe for both margin and settlement, so traders keep USD-based exposure without any USDe/USD conversion layer. HyENA also emphasizes that users can earn Ethena / HyENA reward programs while holding USDe collateral.
