The evolution of blockchain technology is gradually approaching a new inflection point - it is no longer just a network for transfer and settlement, nor is it just a "supplement to the execution layer of Ethereum", but is developing in the direction of "on-chain collaboration platform". At this critical stage, Metis launched its most iconic upgrade: the official launch of the Hyperion testnet This isn't just another testnet with a gimmick of "high performance". Behind Hyperion is a low-level refactoring of on-chain collaboration, which is an important step for Metis to move towards a new Layer 2 paradigm of "AI native, module decoupling, and developer-driven". Hyperion: A "sovereign testing ground" for developers The general testnet is mainly used for routine testing before going live; Hyperion, on the other hand, is positioned more like an experimental platform where developers have the sovereign right to build This positioning stems from the new development stack architecture introduced by Metis: ◾️ Modularity: Smart contracts are disassembled into reusable components, allowing developers to combine functions like building Lego; ◾️SDK-based: Supports interface encapsulation between AI models and on-chain logic, and agents can work together seamlessly. ◾️ Multi-chain compatibility: The development results are not only applicable to Hyperion, but can also be extended to other compatible chain environments This idea lowers the development threshold and opens up the possibility of building "collaborative agents" on the chain Developers are not passive users, but ecosystem drivers Hyperion's launch was accompanied by a four-month hackathon with a total prize pool of $400,000. It's not just about enticing developers to "give it a try", it's more like a deep bootstrap experiment on the path of builder behavior: Builders assemble → modules, deploy → project collaboration→ introduce users→ and form on-chain network effects This rhythmic approach means that Metis wants to build not a collection of projects, but a collaborative build network AI collaboration: It's not a plug-in, it's part of the architecture Compared with the way that many chains "access large model APIs", Metis' idea is to refactor the system more thoroughly Hyperion provides a runtime environment that can host AI contexts and support on-chain collaboration between agents Developers can assign different modules to different agents, and they can complete data exchange and incentivized feedback on the chain With this structure, AI's role on the chain is no longer a "tool", but a "collaborator" with behavioral intent The role of $METIS is also changing With the launch of Hyperion, $METIS is no longer just a native asset for gas and governance. It's taking on more features that are directly related to developer behavior: ◾️ Incentives for module deployment ◾️ The embodiment of the builder's credit ◾️The possibility of AI service calls is collateralized medium In the future, the value of $METIS will come more from "on-chain behavior" rather than simple circulation or lock-up The direction of Metis is All in builders Metis is not so much doing an "AI narrative" as it is thinking about a fundamental question: If we were to refactor a chain that serves the builders of the future, what would it look like? Metis' answer was: ◾️ Provide a set of on-chain operating environment that can carry modules and support AI; provide an infrastructure for the development of freedom and ecological collaboration; ◾️ Upgrade the chain from a "smart contract platform" to a "collaborative intelligent platform" ◾️Hyperion's testnet is the first step in this direction. It won't happen overnight, but it does deserve serious attention