> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kintsu.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kintsu.xyz/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture.md).

# Hyperliquid LST Architecture

## Protocol Architecture on Hyperliquid

The Kintsu Protocol operates as a series of interconnected Smart Contracts deployed on the blockchain. Each of these contracts serves a specific function of the protocol.

## Core Protocol Smart Contracts

The core smart contracts that make up the Kintsu protocol are the `StakedHype` Contract (manages the Vault and the Validator registry) and the `sHYPE` contract (ERC-20 token). The function of the `StakedHype` contract is detailed in the following page:

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[StakedHype Contract](/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture/stakedhype-contract.md)
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## **Staking and Un-staking on Hyperliquid**

These are the mechanisms behind the core actions available to protocol users. In addition, the protocol itself executes certain processes behind the scenes in order to fulfill the desired functionality.

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[Staking and Un-staking Mechanisms](/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture/staking-and-un-staking-mechanisms.md)
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## Integration Guide

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[3rd Party Integration Guide](/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture/3rd-party-integration-guide.md)
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## StakedHype Interface

A condensed interface containing the most important functions for integrating with the Kintsu core protocol on Hyperliquid.

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[Contract Interface, ABI, & Functions](/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture/contract-interface-abi-and-functions.md)
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## **Community Actions**

These are actions that are necessary for the protocol to function as designed, and any community member can execute them. They may offer incentives to community members to assist in running the protocol. They do not require staking or un-staking of individual tokens. 

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[Community Actions](/the-kintsu-protocol/architecture-and-integration/hyperliquid-lst-architecture/community-actions.md)
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