Metis has launched a new high-performance chain, Hyperion, dedicated to AI. The test network will be launched before April this year

According to official news, the Metis Foundation's Natalia announced at ETH Denver that Metis is launching a new high-performance Layer 2 chain, Metis Hyperion. The new chain guarantees full compatibility with Ethereum while providing uncompromising security for AI applications, seamless scalability and enterprise-level system reliability. Its three key innovations include an optimized inference engine, accelerated hardware and zero-knowledge proofs which will enable AI models to run efficiently within blockchain infrastructure while maintaining high security.

Its testnet will be launched between February and April 2025, including high-performance sorting nodes, initial developer tools and framework testing functions. The mainnet will be delivered between May and August 2025, providing a high-throughput Layer 2 network and a complete developer suite in production environments. Between September and December of this year, the Metis Hyperion mainnet will undergo upgrades including instant feedback, parallel execution and enhanced support for AI models.