Helix Labs: The Liquidity Coordination Layer for Web3

From chain-key native liquid staking to a cross-ecosystem liquidity coordination layer, starting on ICP and expanding multichain.

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Introduction

From day one, Helix has been focused on building a Chain-Key native, modular liquid staking protocol, giving users a way to earn yield on their already staked assets without compromising custody, security, or composability.
Now, we're expanding that vision.
Helix is becoming the liquidity coordination layer for Chain-Key integrated ecosystems, enabling users to access yield, DeFi integrations, and restaking across multiple chains, starting from ICP.

A Chain-Key Native Approach

Helix is built entirely on Internet Computer (IC) canisters, from front end to back end, governed by the SNS (Service Nervous System) for security and decentralized control.
Unlike traditional staking platforms, Helix:
  • Non-custodialUsers retain control; no centralized custody risks.
  • Governance-based upgradesUpgrades are proposed and executed through decentralized governance.
  • Cross-chain tokensMints tokens like hstICP for broader DeFi integrations without sacrificing native utility.
  • Community controlOperates under full community governance from day one via SNS.
Our infrastructure supports a modular architecture with multiple vaults, on-chain governance, and seamless cross-chain bridge coordination — all built natively with IC technologies.

Smart, Secure, and Scalable by Design

Helix was designed to be scalable across ecosystems. We've battle-tested with 50,000+ users on Ethereum and Movement testnets, bringing that experience to ICP mainnet with plans to expand to Cardano, HyperLiquid, and more.
Thanks to Internet Computer capabilities, Helix includes:
  • EVM-RPC via Chain FusionTrustless ICP ↔ Ethereum bridging for seamless cross-ecosystem access.
  • WASM upgrades via governanceProtocol improvements triggered by on-chain proposals.
  • HTTPS outcallsVerifies burn transactions and mints hstICP securely.
  • Canister-to-canister callsEnables seamless vault coordination and modular execution.
  • ICRC-1/2/3 supportFull compatibility with IC token standards for broad integration.
  • Vault governanceCustom modules with shared control between Helix and SNS communities.

Go-To-Market Strategy & Ecosystem Expansion

These features deliver a robust, composable, upgradeable staking experience with no reliance on off-chain infrastructure or third-party bridges.
We're onboarding the next wave of users with:
  • Community incentivesLiquidity mining and governance participation to bootstrap usage.
  • DeFi integrationsPartnerships with protocols that support hstICP across ecosystems.
  • Shared Ownership CanistersDAO-driven vault creation and shared control models.
  • Dual-wallet front endInternet Identity and EVM wallets supported for seamless UX.
  • Ethereum AVS supportWhitelisted operator support for decentralized services.
From protocol growth to AVS onboarding, Helix coordinates liquidity across multiple systems without compromising decentralization or security.

Governance-First from Day One

Helix is fully SNS-compatible and built for decentralized control. Governance proposals can:
  • Vault lifecycleCreate new vaults and manage configurations.
  • UpgradesUpgrade smart contracts via on-chain proposals.
  • FeesManage protocol fees transparently.
  • TokenomicsDefine and refine tokenomics over time.
This community-first design ensures transparent development and long-term resilience, even as Helix expands to support more Layer 1s and shared security systems.

What’s Next for Helix Labs?

  1. DeFi poolsLaunch hstICP pools on integrated DeFi protocols.
  2. Cross-chain economicsIntroduce cross-chain transaction fees and yield-sharing.
  3. Vault expansionAdd support for new L1 ecosystems and modular vault types.
  4. Public governanceFinalize SNS tokenomics and enable community-created vaults via on-chain proposals.
  5. Ecosystem presencePresent at major conferences from ICP to EigenLayer while scaling Helix into the liquidity coordination layer for a multichain, AVS-powered future — rooted in Chain-Key and governed by the community.