> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hypernova.xyz/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> On-chain prop trading - get funded up to $200K, trade 110+ perpetual markets, and take smart-contract payouts in seconds

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Hypernova is an on-chain prop trading protocol. It delivers smart-contract payouts that settle in less than 5 seconds - with every account record (your rules, equity, and payout history) anchored on-chain and publicly verifiable.

Hypernova's terminal, analytics, and risk engine are built in-house and run on top of Hyperliquid's liquidity and execution - broad market coverage and a pro-grade trading suite, engineered for trader success.

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## Key Highlights

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    \$5K - \$200K in initial funding with up to 80% profit share.
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  <Card title="Instant payouts" icon="bolt">
    On-chain payouts settled in less than 5 seconds via smart contracts.
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    Terminal, analytics, and tooling built in-house, improving weekly.
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  <Card title="Trader-aligned risk engine" icon="chart-line">
    Live, transparent performance scoring and ranking.
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  <Card title="Clear, fair rules" icon="shield-check">
    No hidden payout rules, no consistency gates, no surprise restrictions.
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    Public payout reserve, versioned rulebook, and on-chain payout records
    anyone can verify.
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## What is Prop Trading?

Prop (or funded) trading lets skilled traders use platform-provided buying power under a pre-defined rule set. Traders prove consistency in an evaluation, and after passing, trade a funded account and take a profit share. Low upfront fees, high upside and no risk of margin calls on personal funds.

|                     | Typical Exchange                    | Hypernova                                                  |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Your capital**    | You deposit your own funds to trade | You pay a small assessment fee, no trading capital at risk |
| **Risk of loss**    | You can lose your entire deposit    | Your only cost is the assessment fee                       |
| **Where P\&L sits** | In your exchange balance            | In a managed account; profits paid out on request          |
| **Payouts**         | You withdraw from your own balance  | Up to 80% profit share, paid via smart contract            |

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## Who Is This For?

Hypernova is designed for every type of trader. Whether you're just getting started or managing a mature strategy, you get professional-grade execution and funding without putting up your own capital.

From newer traders looking to develop their edge with real upside and no personal capital at risk, to seasoned quants ready to scale a proven strategy. We provide the funding, tools and infrastructure.

This documentation covers everything you need, from account creation through your first assessment to withdrawing profits.

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    From assessment to funded trader in four steps
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    Choose your parameters and begin trading
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