Trading activity:
Reported 24-hour volume equals 0.81% of market capitalization. The local markets snapshot lists MEXC, WhiteBIT and Uniswap V3 (Arbitrum One) among venues with observed trading activity.
YearBull indicators:
YearBull Rank #2,773. Bull Score 55/100.
YB Market Risk Low. This relative market-volatility label is not an investment-safety assessment.
Cycle Early. Observed price change: 24h 2.85% · 7d -2.69% · 30d -8.44%.
Values are descriptive and should be read together rather than as a price forecast.
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Snapshot date: 2026-10-27.Data history: 90 days available in the latest 90-day window.
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YearBull’s analytical methodology and presentation rules are developed and maintained by
Alan Zelvin, Founder & Lead Crypto Researcher.
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What is Hydranet (HDN)?
Source description
“What is the project about? Hydranet is the first fully decentralized trading network that combines the speed and cost-efficiency of centralized exchanges, while preserving the self-custody and security of DeFi. Leveraging off-chain protocols such as the Lightning Network for Bitcoin and Hydranet’s Lithium Network for EVM and smart contract-based blockchains, Hydranet offers trustless, peer-to-peer trading with instant trade confirmations and zero network fees, even when trading between different blockchains. Using Hydranet, traders no longer need to compromise on security, scalability, and decentralization - they get it all! Hydranet is designed for everyone, offering multiple trading interfaces. Casual traders can use recognizable interfaces similar to popular DEXs for a simplified one-click trading experience, while experienced traders can opt for an order book interface or API, providing greater flexibility for advanced trading strategies. Beyond its key features - instant trades, zero network fees, and cross-chain trading - Hydranet introduces several innovations: the Lithium protocol (a state channel protocol for smart contract-based blockchains akin to the Lightning Network), the first-ever Lightning (and Lithium) off-chain nodes running directly in a browser environment, and an external off-chain signer for secure signatures of off-chain transactions. Read more about Hydranet on their documentation page: What makes your project unique? Hydranet offers an entirely new approach to solving the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization. While other decentralized projects turn to sidechains to address scalability, Hydranet takes a different route by using off-chain protocols that run on top of established blockchains.”
This source-supplied description may contain old, promotional, or unverified claims and is not YearBull editorial analysis.
Official links and contract records appear in Key Facts. Project details can change, so verify current information with the project.
Hydranet (HDN) FAQ
How does Hydranet use off-chain protocols for cross-chain trading?
Hydranet states that it combines Bitcoin’s Lightning Network with its Lithium Network for EVM and smart-contract-based blockchains. These off-chain protocols are positioned as a way to support peer-to-peer trading across different blockchains without moving activity entirely onto their base layers. The project describes this architecture as enabling instant confirmations and zero network fees while preserving user self-custody.
What is the Lithium protocol in Hydranet?
The Lithium protocol is described by Hydranet as a state-channel protocol for smart-contract-based blockchains, comparable in concept to the Lightning Network for Bitcoin. It is intended to handle trading activity off-chain while connecting to underlying blockchain systems. Hydranet presents Lithium as a core component of its approach to improving transaction speed and reducing network costs for cross-chain decentralized trading.
Which trading interfaces does Hydranet offer?
Hydranet describes several interfaces for different types of traders. Casual users can access a simplified, one-click interface resembling familiar decentralized exchanges. More experienced participants can use an order-book interface or an API, which the project presents as better suited to advanced trading strategies and greater flexibility. These interfaces are designed to provide multiple ways to interact with the network’s trading functionality.
What are Titans and Guardians in the Hydranet Network?
According to the project, HDN holders can lock tokens as collateral to operate two network roles: Titans and Guardians. Titans host the off-chain order book and match trades, while Guardians monitor behavior and enforce protocol rules to help maintain network integrity. Hydranet states that both roles contribute to the decentralized operation of its off-chain exchange infrastructure and receive rewards for their work.
What technical innovations does Hydranet highlight for off-chain trading?
Hydranet highlights several technical features, including Lightning and Lithium off-chain nodes that run directly in a browser environment. It also describes an external off-chain signer intended to provide secure signatures for off-chain transactions. Together, these features are presented as ways to make decentralized trading more accessible while supporting self-custody, cross-chain activity, and the management of off-chain transactions.
Hydranet metric comparison
This comparison is a stored snapshot generated 2026-10-22 06:31 UTC from 290 daily observations available from 2025-12-30 through 2026-10-22. It is separate from the latest analytical cards above. Percentiles compare the snapshot value with that day's analytical universe; a higher percentile means a larger observed value, not necessarily a better investment characteristic.
Metric
Snapshot
30d before
90d before
Change vs 30d
Universe percentile
Price
$0.0251
$0.0304
$0.0286
-17.2%
n/a
Market cap
$5.14M
$6.21M
$5.86M
-17.2%
P80.4
YearBull Rank
#4,310
#3,796
#1,755
Lower by 514
P49.4
Bull Score
45/100
61/100
48/100
-16.0 pts
P40.5
Turnover
0.75%
0.81%
1.36%
-0.1 pts
P53.4
YB Market Risk
Low
Low
Low
Unchanged
n/a
Cycle
Early
Early
Early
Unchanged
n/a
Median absolute daily movement 1.85%; distance from the highest local daily price -56.8%; circulating supply change +0.0%. These measurements are descriptive and do not predict future direction.
YearBull Rank update
Current YearBull Rank for hydranet: #2773.
Rank timeline (last 365 days)
Rank change (daily snapshots).
Reading rule: rank #120 sits higher than rank #200.
7d window (2026-10-20): #6028 → #2773 (up by 3255).
30d window (2026-09-27): #6642 → #2773 (up by 3869).
YearBull Rank is a relative ranking on YearBull designed to compare coins on a common scale and time window. Lower rank numbers indicate stronger placement in the current snapshot. It is a context signal for relative placement, not an outcome forecast.
Market access: If rank moves sharply, it may reflect venue mix changes rather than fundamentals.
Risk placement: If the last month is chaotic, widen the lookback before concluding.
Cycle angle: Compare the 30d move with the 7d move to see if momentum is accelerating or fading.
Liquidity framing: If the line flatlines, the coin may be moving with its liquidity peers.
Practical note: stability often signals more than spikes.
Editorial note:
This analysis was prepared by the YearBull research team under the direction of
Alan Zelvin,
Founder and Lead Crypto Researcher.
The assessment follows YearBull’s internal research methodology and editorial standards.
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