[PRESS RELEASE – BVI, BVI, December 19th, 2025]

Helios is introducing the ETF Layer for Cross-Chain Finance—a Layer 1 blockchain tailored to facilitate automated, diversified, multi-chain portfolios as a standard blockchain function.

With the Token Generation Event (TGE) now active, $HLS is available to the public, granting access to the Helios ecosystem for broader community involvement.

$HLS Now Live on Prominent Exchanges

At launch, $HLS is being traded on a variety of centralized exchanges, including:

• KuCoin
• BingX
• MEXC
• Weex
• LBank

This immediate availability across exchanges aims to ensure liquidity and global participation as Helios continues progress toward a complete mainnet launch.

Phased Launch Structure

During TGE, $HLS is presented as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and Arbitrum, aligning with Helios’ current Mainnet Beta phase. This design allows Helios to utilize established infrastructure and substantial liquidity while advancing the development of its Layer-1 technology.

The Helios Mainnet is anticipated to launch in Q1 2026, at which time $HLS tokens will transition to become native to the Helios blockchain. Post-mainnet launch, users will be able to bridge their $HLS to the Helios Mainnet through Hyperion, the cross-chain execution modules developed to facilitate seamless interoperability.

Strong Financial Support and Community Engagement

In conjunction with the TGE, Helios announced it has successfully obtained $19 million in overall funding. This funding includes:

• $15 million commitment from Bolts Capital, ensuring long-term strategic support for product development and ecosystem enhancement.
• $4 million raised via launchpads, indicating significant community interest and demand prior to the TGE.

The funds raised are earmarked for the further development of Helios’ core infrastructure, ecosystem incentives, and future product releases.

Future Works for Helios

Following the TGE, Helios will focus on expanding its network functionality and user adoption. Immediate priorities include:

• Operating the Helios Mainnet Beta with regulated validators.
• Launching an incentive program.
• Continuing development towards a fully permissionless mainnet by Q1 2026.

Looking ahead, Helios is developing Forge, an application for creating and minting on-chain ETFs, as well as automation and AI-powered portfolio strategies intended to support a wide array of digital and real-world assets. More about Forge can be read here.

About Helios

Helios is a Layer-1 blockchain platform created to assist in the development, management, and automation of on-chain ETFs and portfolio products. By combining native interoperability, automation modules, and asset-centric primitives, Helios aims to deliver the infrastructure needed for next-generation decentralized investment products.

For additional information, visit Helios’ official site.