The Frontend of Hyperliquid crashed for half an hour, paused all trade on the platform and shaking confidence in his token.
Summary
- Hyperliquid Defi Exchange Leed downtime.
- The problem was related to the front-end connection.
- Hype token fell by 5% after the crash.
In Defi, decentralization only goes so far, especially when it comes to user -oriented components. On Tuesday, July 29, between 2:20 PM and 14:47 UTC, hyperliquid’s (hype) API crashed, the front -ends switched off and paused trade. During that period, users were unable to open or close, enter or enter or leave in or leave their funds.
The problem arose from an API server disturbance caused by a sudden peak in traffic. This API facilitates communication between the Hyperliquid Defi protocol and its centralized front -end, which includes his mobile apps and website.
The backend, including the hyperliquid Dex and the Layer-1 blockchain network, continued to function. As the front was lower, traders could not interact with the network or the DEX via standard interfaces. Traders could not close open positions or carry out transactions.
Hyperliquid Downtime shows Defi vulnerability
Although the problem was resolved quickly, the malfunction reveals hidden vulnerabilities in many so -called decentralized services. Although the Hyperliquid Dex and the network are decentralized, the website and mobile apps that are used to gain access.
Many Defi -platforms rely on centralized servers to run their front -end. Websites and mobile apps are difficult to serve in a decentralized way, making them a critical vulnerability. Attackers often carry out front-end attacks, aimed at Defi-protocol websites to perform phishing or other schemes.
For example, Curve Finance suffered a website DNS Hijapen in May 2025. In September 2024, Hackers took over the website of Ethena Labs, while in 2023 the same happened with Balancer. In all these cases, the underlying blockchain infrastructure was not influenced.
Hype -token fell about 5% shortly after the malfunction, from $ 45 to a low of $ 42.87. Token has since been found to $ 44.25, but the problem continues to weigh on the sentiment of investors.
