Catenaa, Sunday, January 04, 2026- Helios, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for automated, multi-chain ETFs, has launched its $HLS token across multiple major centralized exchanges, including KuCoin, BingX, MEXC, Weex, and Lbank.
The token generation event (TGE) enables public participation ahead of Helios’ full mainnet launch in Q1 2026.
At launch, $HLS is issued as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and Arbitrum, providing access to established liquidity while Helios continues mainnet development.
Once the Helios mainnet goes live, $HLS will migrate to the native chain via Hyperion, Helios’ cross-chain execution modules for seamless interoperability.
Helios has secured $19 million in total funding, including $15 million from Bolts Capital and $4 million through launchpad contributions, reflecting strong community demand.
Funds will support infrastructure development, ecosystem incentives, and upcoming product launches.
Near-term priorities include operating the Helios Mainnet Beta with supervised validators, activating incentive programs, and preparing for a full permissionless mainnet.
Longer-term plans feature Forge, an application for creating on-chain ETFs with automated and AI-driven portfolio strategies spanning digital and real-world assets.
Helios positions itself as the infrastructure for next-generation decentralized investment products, combining native interoperability, automation, and asset-centric primitives to facilitate efficient cross-chain portfolio management.
