You can find trending tokens on Elysium in the Trending and New tabs of the KyberSwap token selector, then buy them from your own wallet through the KyberSwap Aggregator. The Aggregator compares routes across the liquidity sources it supports on Elysium, so you do not have to check each pool yourself.
Elysium went live on November 9, 2026, and lookalike tickers for early tokens appeared almost immediately. The hard part is not finding a token to buy. It is telling which tokens have real trading activity, and which have thin liquidity and a borrowed name.
What Is Elysium?
Elysium is a Layer 2 network for Hyperliquid, built by Kinetiq with Arbitrum technology. It settles on HyperEVM, Hyperliquid’s smart contract environment, and uses HYPE as its gas token.
Elysium is designed for trading apps, with a target block time of about 100 milliseconds. It has no token of its own, so you only need HYPE to pay for transactions.
| Detail | Elysium |
|---|---|
| Built by | Kinetiq |
| Built with | Arbitrum technology |
| Settles on | HyperEVM, Hyperliquid’s smart contract environment |
| Gas token | HYPE |
| Target block time | About 100 milliseconds |
| Mainnet launch | November 9, 2026 |
| Own token | None |
Where To Find Trending Tokens on Elysium?
Trending tokens are the assets pulling the most onchain trading activity at a given moment. On a new chain, that list changes fast, so you need a view that updates with real trades rather than social media buzz.
On KyberSwap, select Elysium as your network and open the token selector. Two tabs help you find active tokens:
- Trending ranks tokens based on analyzed onchain trading activity.
- New shows newly whitelisted tokens.
Each row shows the live price and 24-hour volume. You can sort the columns, search by name, symbol or contract address, and save tokens to Favorites so you can come back to them.
Many new Elysium tokens launch straight into a DEX pool rather than starting on a bonding curve, so a token can start trending from its first trades. That is why new names can appear in the Trending tab soon after they launch, before many traders have heard of them.
How To Buy Trending Tokens on Elysium
- Get HYPE on Elysium. HYPE pays for gas. You can bridge HYPE from HyperEVM, or use a cross-chain swap to come in from another network.
- Open KyberSwap and select Elysium. Connect a wallet that supports Elysium.
- Pick your token. Choose it from the Trending or New tab, or paste its contract address.
- Enter the amount and review the quote. Check Price Impact and Minimum Received before you continue.
- Approve and swap. Approve the token if it is your first time, then confirm the swap in your wallet.
Swaps made directly on KyberSwap.com have no platform fee. You pay network gas in HYPE.
What Trading Tools Can You Use on Elysium?
Three KyberSwap trading tools are available on Elysium.
| Tool | Available on Elysium | Use it to |
|---|---|---|
| Swap | Yes | Buy or sell a token at once, routed through the KyberSwap Aggregator |
| Limit Order | Yes | Buy a dip or take profit at a rate you set, without watching the chart |
| Cross-chain Swap | Yes | Swap a token on another network into a token on Elysium |
| Stop Market | Not currently | Not available on Elysium |
For very volatile tokens, Degen Mode lets you set slippage between 20% and 50%, and it turns off automatically after 30 minutes.
Signing a Limit Order does not require gas, and the taker pays the gas to settle it.
For cross-chain routes, fees and what to compare, see What Is the Best Place for Elysium Cross-Chain Swaps?
How Do You Check a Trending Token Before Buying?
A token can trend because of real demand or because a few wallets are trading it back and forth. A quick check before you buy helps you tell the difference.
Confirm the contract address. Lookalike tickers are common on new chains. Copy the contract address from the project’s official channel and compare it before you swap.
Check liquidity and Price Impact. A high Price Impact on a small trade means the pool is thin, and selling later may cost even more.
Compare volume with liquidity. Heavy volume on a tiny pool can come from a handful of traders. Look for steady activity rather than one spike.
Watch for transfer taxes. Some tokens charge a fee every time they move. KyberSwap has no control over a fee-on-transfer token’s mechanism, so check the token before you trade it.
Start small. A small first swap shows you the real execution and confirms you can sell the token too.
FAQ
Which Token Pays for Gas on Elysium?
HYPE pays for gas on Elysium. You need a small amount of HYPE in your wallet on Elysium for every swap, approval or on-chain action.
Does Elysium Have Its Own Token?
No. Elysium has no token of its own. KNTQ is the governance token of Kinetiq, the team that builds Elysium.
How Does KyberSwap Decide Which Tokens Are Trending?
The Trending tab ranks tokens based on analyzed onchain trading activity. The ranking reflects real trades, not social media mentions, and it changes as activity moves.
Can You Buy Elysium Tokens From Another Network?
Yes. KyberSwap Cross-chain Swap supports Elysium, so you can start with a token on another network and receive a token on Elysium.
Start With What the Chain Is Actually Trading
On a chain this new, the Trending tab is a better starting point than a timeline full of tickers. Use it to find tokens with real onchain activity, check the contract and liquidity, then buy through the KyberSwap Aggregator from your own wallet.
Open KyberSwap, select Elysium, and check the Trending tab.
