The Hyper Foundation has just dropped some exciting news for the Hyperliquid community: Hypurr NFTs are now live on the HyperEVM. If you're into meme tokens and blockchain collectibles, this is one to watch. These aren't just any NFTs—they're a fun, unique way to honor those who jumped in early during Hyperliquid's Genesis Event back in November 2024.

For the uninitiated, HyperEVM is Hyperliquid's take on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). But here's the twist: it's not a separate chain. Instead, it lets developers tap directly into the liquidity of HyperCore, Hyperliquid's Layer 1 (L1) blockchain. Think of it as a bridge that allows smart contracts to read from and write to the L1 state seamlessly, all secured by the HyperBFT consensus protocol. This setup opens up cool possibilities like liquid staking tokens (LSTs), lending platforms, and vault tokenization—stuff that's pushing the boundaries of DeFi.

The Hypurr collection is all about community vibes. Each NFT is one-of-a-kind, capturing the quirky personalities of Hyperliquid fans through adorable cat-themed designs (purr-fect for meme lovers, right?). The goal? To give a special memento to early believers and contributors who helped fuel Hyperliquid's growth.

Here's the breakdown on the numbers:

• Total supply: 4,600 NFTs
• 4,313 went to Genesis Event participants who opted in
• 144 allocated to the Hyper Foundation
• 143 distributed to core contributors, including Hyperliquid Labs, NFT artists, and others

Participants were carefully screened to ensure fair distribution, with clustering analysis to prevent sybil attacks (that's when someone tries to game the system with multiple accounts). And good news—no need to do anything now; the NFTs have already been airdropped to eligible wallets.

Ownership comes with some rules, of course. Check out the Hypurr NFT Terms and License for the full scoop on usage and rights. The contract address for the collection is 0x9125E2d6827a00B0F8330D6ef7BEF07730Bac685, so you can verify it on explorers if you're technical.

Community reactions are pouring in, with folks hyped up and sharing cat memes in the replies. From "Holy!" to "Thank you Jeff" (a nod to perhaps an inside joke or key figure), it's clear this drop has struck a chord. Even animated cat gifs are making the rounds, emphasizing the playful, meme-driven spirit of the project.

If you're exploring meme tokens or NFTs on emerging chains like Hyperliquid, Hypurr could be a gateway to more. It blends tech innovation with community fun, much like popular cat memes that have taken over crypto spaces. Stay tuned for how this evolves—maybe it'll inspire more meme-themed drops on HyperEVM.

For the original announcement, head over to the tweet from @HyperFND. And as always, watch out for scams; the Hyper Foundation emphasizes no further action is needed.