Solana and Hyperliquid’s Most Loyal Defenders Trade Blows — An Old Decentralization Debate Rekindled

As HYPE continues to hit new highs, a fierce Twitter spat erupts between Multicoin’s former partner Kyle Samani and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes over “HYPE vs SOL.” Samani attacks Hyperliquid’s centralization and regulatory risks, while Hayes fires back with bets and a meme contest. The clash reveals a dramatic role reversal: Solana, once criticized by Ethereum for centralization, now wields the same argument against Hyperliquid.