Elysium mainnet launch (Nov 9, 2026): chain ID, RPC, wallet setup and day-one checklist
6 min read · Updated October 27, 2026
Elysium, Kinetiq's Layer 2 for Hyperliquid, is scheduled to launch its mainnet on November 9, 2026. If you plan to launch or trade on its first day, set everything up in advance. Background: what is Elysium.
Elysium network details
| Testnet | Mainnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Chain ID | 99801 | Published by Kinetiq at launch |
| Gas token | HYPE (test) | HYPE |
| Public RPC | https://testnet-rpc.elysium.kinetiq.xyz | Published by Kinetiq at launch |
| Explorer | elysium.kinetiq.xyz (testnet explorer) | Published by Kinetiq at launch |
| Parent chain | HyperEVM testnet (998) | HyperEVM (999) |
How to add Elysium to MetaMask
- Open MetaMask, go to Networks and choose Add a network manually.
- Enter the network name (Elysium), the RPC URL, the chain ID and the currency symbol HYPE, copied from Kinetiq's official docs.
- Add the official explorer URL so transaction links work.
- Save, then switch to Elysium. Your balance shows in HYPE.
Practice on the testnet first
The Elysium testnet has a faucet for free test HYPE, a bridge, an explorer and testnet versions of apps and launchpads. Doing one test launch and a test swap there takes ten minutes and means day one will feel familiar.
What is expected on day one?
- DEXs: Nest from the first block, Dawn committed.
- Launchpads: Montra and Citadel committed; testnet launchpads such as BunnyPad and Chainzy may follow. See Elysium launchpads compared.
- Prediction markets: Speculate committed.
- Infrastructure: Goldsky lists subgraphs and data pipelines from November 9; Alchemy, 0x, KyberSwap and Conduit are listed in Elysium's ecosystem.
- sasa: Elysium coin launches and trading from a USDC balance, opening with mainnet.
Day-one safety checklist
- Bridge a small amount first; withdrawals through the official bridge take a challenge period.
- Copy contract addresses only from official accounts. Fake versions of popular tickers appear within minutes.
- Check liquidity locks and creator shares before buying, see Elysium meme coin safety check.
- Ignore airdrop claims: there is no Elysium token, see is there an Elysium airdrop.
Questions
When does Elysium mainnet go live?
Kinetiq has scheduled Elysium's mainnet for November 9, 2026.
What is the Elysium RPC?
The public testnet RPC is https://testnet-rpc.elysium.kinetiq.xyz. The mainnet RPC is published by Kinetiq at launch; copy it from official docs.
What is the Elysium mainnet chain ID?
The testnet chain ID is 99801. The mainnet chain ID had not been published as of October 27, 2026.
Is there an Elysium faucet?
Yes, for the testnet: the Elysium testnet site has a faucet for test HYPE. There is no faucet for real HYPE on mainnet.
How do I add Elysium to my wallet?
Add a custom network in MetaMask or Rabby with the RPC URL, chain ID and HYPE as the currency, copied from Kinetiq's official documentation.