The evolution of blockchain technology is gradually approaching a new turning point—it is no longer just a network for transaction settlement, nor merely a "supplement to Ethereum's execution layer," but is developing towards a "platform for on-chain collaboration." At this critical stage, Metis has launched its most representative upgrade: the Hyperion testnet is officially online. This is not another testnet with "high performance" as a gimmick. Behind Hyperion is a fundamental reconstruction of on-chain collaboration methods, marking an important step for Metis towards a new Layer 2 paradigm that is "AI-native, modular decoupled, and developer-driven." Hyperion: A "sovereign experimental field" for developers General testnets are mainly used for routine testing before going live; however, Hyperion is positioned more like an experimental platform where developers have the sovereignty to build. This positioning stems from the new development stack architecture introduced by Metis: ◾️Modular: Smart contracts are broken down into reusable components, allowing developers to combine functions like building with Lego; ◾️SDK-ization: Supports interface encapsulation of AI models and on-chain logic, enabling seamless collaboration between Agents; ◾️Multi-chain compatibility: Development results are not only applicable to Hyperion but can also be extended to other compatible chain environments. This approach lowers the development threshold and opens up possibilities for building "collaborative intelligent agents" on-chain. Developers are not passive users but ecosystem drivers. The launch of Hyperion is accompanied by a four-month hackathon with a total prize pool of $400,000. This is not just to attract developers to "come and try," but more like an in-depth guided experiment on the behavior path of builders: Builder assembly → Module deployment → Project collaboration → User introduction → Formation of on-chain network effects This rhythmic advancement means that Metis aims to build not just a project collection, but a collaborative construction network. AI collaboration: Not an add-on, but part of the architecture Compared to many chains "accessing large model APIs," Metis's approach is a more thorough system reconstruction. Hyperion provides a runtime environment capable of hosting AI contexts, supporting on-chain collaboration between Agents. Developers can assign different modules to different Agents, allowing them to complete data exchange and incentive feedback on-chain. This structure makes AI's role on-chain no longer a "tool," but a "collaborator" with behavioral intentions. The role of $METIS is also changing. With the launch of Hyperion, $METIS is no longer just a native asset used for Gas and governance. It is taking on more functions directly related to developer behavior: ◾️Incentives for module deployment ◾️Reflection of builder credit ◾️Collateral medium for the possibility of AI service calls In the future, the value of $METIS will derive more from "on-chain behavior" rather than mere circulation or lock-up. Metis's direction is All in on builders. Rather than saying Metis is doing an "AI narrative," it is more about considering a fundamental question: If we are to reconstruct a chain that serves future builders, what should it look like? Metis's answer is: ◾️Provide a set of on-chain runtime environments that can carry modules and support AI; Provide infrastructure for development freedom and ecosystem collaboration; ◾️Upgrade the chain from a "smart contract platform" to a "collaborative intelligent platform." ◾️The Hyperion testnet is the first step in this direction. It won't happen overnight, but it is indeed worth serious attention.