How to buy Kinetiq (KNTQ)

How to buy and use Kinetiq (KNTQ) on its native network

Kinetiq (KNTQ) is a token that operates on the HyperEVM platform. It is a liquid staking protocol that allows users to stake the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain, HYPE, to receive Kinetiq Staked HYPE (kHYPE). This process allows users to participate in staking while keeping their assets liquid for use in other DeFi applications.

The token is used for governance and restaking within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Users can inspect the project implementation through its official source code on GitHub.

Verified routes to get KNTQ

KNTQ is available through several centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms.

Centralized exchanges:

• Hyperliquid (KNTQ/USDC)
• Kraken (KNTQ/USD)
• Project-X (KNTQ/USDC)
• De¹ (USDC/KNTQ)

Decentralized exchanges (HyperEVM):

• nest (KNTQ/WHYPE)
• prjx (KNTQ/WHYPE and KNTQ/USDC)

What the native network does

KNTQ is built on HyperEVM. Kinetiq has expanded this infrastructure by launching Elysium, a Layer 2 network designed to work alongside HyperEVM.

Elysium aims to reduce fees and increase transaction speed for DeFi and spot trading. The Elysium network uses HYPE as its gas token. To support the KNTQ token, the protocol allocates 50% of Elysium sequencer fees to KNTQ buybacks and burns.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

Users must ensure they are interacting with the correct network to avoid loss of funds. KNTQ exists on the HyperEVM platform.

The verified contract address for KNTQ on HyperEVM is:

0x000000000000780555bD0BCA3791f89f9542c2d6

Users can verify transactions and address data via the Kinetiq explorer.

Common mistakes include using lookalike contract addresses or sending tokens to the wrong network. Users should always verify the official contract address before initiating a transfer.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Moving assets to self-custody involves specific risks. Deposit and withdrawal support for KNTQ is not verified for the listed exchanges unless explicitly stated by the provider.

Users should be aware that KYC requirements and account features vary by country. Some exchanges may restrict access based on the user's location.

Before transferring KNTQ to a private wallet, verify the contract address through official sources. Using an unverified address or an unsupported network can result in a permanent loss of funds.

Sources and methodology

The routes listed in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and news reports for background context and risk analysis. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of liquidity, fees, or contract safety.

Live market values, such as current price and volume, are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.