what's Hercules?
Hercules is a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Metis Layer 2 network, offering advanced trading features like concentrated liquidity automated market maker (clAMM), dynamic directional swap fees, and liquidity position NFTs known as spNFTs. It simplifies complex concentrated liquidity management through abstraction, provides customizable launchpads, and employs a dual-token deflationary model to incentivize participation. Backed by the Metis Ecosystem Development Fund, Hercules positions itself as a core liquidity layer for the Metis ecosystem, supporting seamless swaps, staking, and real yield generation.
Hercules ranked #5 in Metis Builder Mining Rewards for February 2026.
Ranked #5 among top Builder Mining Rewards recipients on Metis for February 2026.
The Stable vault on Metis delivers 26%+ APR in the last 24 hours and maintains 16%+ APR over the past year.
High-yield farming opportunities available through Metis pairs offering up to 401% APR