Hyperlane is an open, permissionless interoperability framework that enables seamless communication and data transfer between different blockchains, allowing developers to connect any chain or rollup without needing approval from a central authority. It offers customizable security and a modular design, empowering users to bridge tokens, NFTs, and other assets across ecosystems efficiently and securely. The $HYPER Expansion Drop will distribute 7.5% of the total 1 billion token supply to early adopters, with a snapshot taken on February 28, 2025. Eligible users include those who spent at least $5 in message fees, with allocations determined by usage and adjusted through a sybil scoring system. Preclaims begin on April 3, 2025, through the Hyperlane Claim Portal.

