Hyperdrive has launched a new leverage markets protocol designed to eliminate "death spirals" in decentralized finance (DeFi). By utilizing redemption-based pricing rather than volatile market data, the protocol aims to bring institutional-grade structured credit to real-world assets and liquid staking tokens markets. This approach addresses the systemic fragility of onchain leverage by replacing market-based liquidations with deterministic contractual settlements. The protocol values collateral based on its contractual net asset value (NAV) rather than current trading prices, allowing for deterministic solvency. This innovation enables positions to close through native redemption processes, avoiding forced liquidations that can depress prices. Hyperdrive's testnet is currently live, with a full mainnet deployment on Ethereum scheduled for Q2 2026, supporting liquid staking tokens like stETH, rETH, and cbETH, as well as tokenized treasury products. Expansion to the Avalanche and Hyperliquid ecosystems is planned shortly after the initial launch.