> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.valantis.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.valantis.xyz/readme.md).

# What is Valantis?

Explore Liquid Staking and Smarter Trading.

## Our Thesis

Hyperliquid is valuable real estate, staked HYPE is essential to powering its economy, and an intelligently designed Staking Protocol is well positioned to become the sink of this value.

Valantis was founded in 2023 with a single mission: build liquidity systems that exploit the superpowers of crypto composability. We began in the early years by building propAMMs on Ethereum before propAMMs had a name. We came to Hyperliquid because we understood the vision of CoreWriter.

stHYPE is the first LST on Hyperliquid and is much larger than just a liquid staking protocol. stHYPE tokenizes the utility of HYPE, which is much more unique than traditional PoS economies. stHYPE earns revenue and powers HIP-3 Exchanges, HIP-4 Exchanges, Trading Margin, Staking Discounts, Vaults, Market Makers, and much more.

## Get Started

**Hyperliquid Traders:**

* Access up to 40% Spot/Perps [Fee Discounts](/prime/discounts.md) Today.
* Trade on HyperCore [Prime Terminal](/prime/terminal.md).
* Learn how [Valantis Prime](/prime.md) can help you trade smarter.

**Liquidity Providers (LPs):**

* Stake with [stHYPE](/stakedhype.md).
* Learn about the advantages of being a [STEX LP](/amms-and-vaults/staked-amm.md).
* Deposit [via the Valantis App.](https://app.valantis.xyz/)
* Swap on EVM [via the Valantis App.](https://app.valantis.xyz/swap)
* Integrate Valantis DEX Liquidity [via contracts.](/amms-and-vaults/staked-amm/integration.md)