HYPER is the native token for the Hyperlane network, designed to enhance interoperability among over 140 blockchains by empowering users, developers, and validators through a permissionless architecture. The tokenomics include rewards for message usage, staking, and retroactive incentives for early users, aiming to build a community-owned standard for cross-chain applications. Upcoming events include a preclaim phase and token generation event (TGE) in 2025.