[PRESS RELEASE – BVI, BVI, December 19th, 2025]
Helios is the ETF Layer for Cross-Chain Finance – a Layer 1 blockchain engineered to make automated, diversified, multi-chain portfolios a native blockchain primitive.
With the TGE now live, $HLS becomes available to the public, enabling broader participation in the Helios ecosystem as the network developers.
$HLS Now Live on Major Exchanges
At launch, $HLS is available for trading on multiple centralized exchanges, including:
- KuCoin
- BingX
- MEXC
- Weex
- LBank
This initial exchange availability is designed to provide global access and liquidity while Helios continues progressing toward its full mainnet launch.
Phased Launch Architecture
At TGE, $HLS is introduced as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and Arbitrum, aligning with Helios’ current Mainnet Beta phase. This approach allows Helios to leverage established infrastructure and ample liquidity while continuing development of its Layer-1.
Helios Mainnet is scheduled to launch in Q1 2026, at which point $HLS will become native to the Helios chain. Following mainnet launch, users will be able to bridge $HLS to Helios Mainnet via Hyperion, Helios’ cross-chain execution modules designed to enable seamless interoperability across ecosystems.
Strong Financial Backing and Community Participation
Alongside the TGE, Helios also confirmed it has successfully secured $19 million in total funding to date.
This includes:
- $15 million commitment from Bolts Capital, providing long-term strategic backing for product development and ecosystem growth
- $4 million raised through launchpads, reflecting strong community participation and demand ahead of the TGE
The capital raised supports Helios’ continued development across core infrastructure, ecosystem incentives, and upcoming product launches.
What Comes Next for Helios
Following the TGE, Helios enters a new execution phase focused on expanding network functionality and onboarding users and developers. Near-term priorities include:
- Operating the Helios Mainnet Beta with supervised validators
- Activating incentive program
- Continued development toward a full permissionless mainnet in Q1 2026
Looking further ahead, Helios is building Forge, its application for creating and minting on-chain ETFs, alongside automation and AI-driven portfolio strategies designed to support a broad range of digital and real-world assets. Read more about Forge here:
About Helios
Helios is a Layer-1 blockchain platform designed to support the creation, management, and automation of on-chain ETFs and portfolio products. By combining native interoperability, automation modules, and asset-centric primitives, Helios aims to provide the infrastructure for next-generation decentralized investment products.
For more information, users can visit https://helioschain.network.
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