Hyperliquid AQAv2 Revenue Sharing Launches, Projected $200M Annual HYPE Buyback

Hyperliquid activates AQAv2 revenue sharing on August 26, targeting $200M yearly for HYPE buybacks. Circle moves $4.4B USDC via the protocol, marking a record transfer.

Woofun AI reports that Hyperliquid's AQAv2 stablecoin protocol has secured support from 19 of 26 validators, with revenue generation commencing on August 26. Circle Internet Group transferred approximately $4.4 billion in USDC from HyperEVM to Coinbase via this mechanism, establishing a record for the largest single USDC transfer on the network.

Earnings will accrue starting August 26, with initial payments to the Assistance Fund anticipated on October 3. The AQAv2 framework, introduced in May, grants "Aligned" status to non-native stablecoins like USDC. Under this structure, 90% of earnings are allocated to the mechanism, while the remaining 10% is used for buyback and destruction of HYPE tokens. Coinbase manages fund deployment and Circle handles technical execution, with both entities staking HYPE. Previously restricted to exclusive assets, AQAv2 now applies to HIP-4 standardized markets and validator-operated perpetual contracts, with projected annual revenues reaching $200 million.