Hyperlane is a permissionless interoperability protocol that enables seamless cross-chain communication. Built to work across layer 1s, rollups, and app-chains, it allows developers to pass arbitrary messages and assets between heterogeneous blockchain environments. Crucially, it operates without centralized relayers or approvals, lowering the barrier to entry for cross-chain dApp development.
Security on Hyperlane is modular, thanks to its Interchain Security Modules (ISMs). Developers can compose custom verification logic tailored to their application's needs—whether optimistic, zero-knowledge, or multisig-based. This flexibility empowers builders to fine-tune their trust assumptions while remaining within a unified framework.
Hyperlane supports multiple virtual machines, including EVM, SVM, and CosmWasm, with the ability to bridge between them. This makes it one of the few protocols enabling true cross-VM communication, like asset transfers from Ethereum to Solana-style chains. As multi-VM ecosystems grow, Hyperlane positions itself as connective tissue across diverse architectures.
