DefiLiban has published a complete beginner's guide to Hyperliquid (app.hyperliquid.xyz), covering how to connect a wallet, swap crypto on any device, and use the platform's referral link system. Guides of this kind are aimed at readers who want to see each on-screen step laid out before attempting it themselves.

The guide is structured as a hands-on review tested on three real devices, with screenshots taken live rather than using stock photos: a desktop screen 1440px wide (a Windows laptop or iMac), an iPad at 1024px, and an iPhone 16 Pro Max at 430px. The device-by-device approach addresses a practical question for newcomers: whether the platform behaves the same way on a phone as on a desktop, and which layout best fits the screen they actually use.

What the Guide Covers

The review opens by identifying its intended audience and presenting a plain-English explainer of what Hyperliquid is, who built it, and a summary of key facts. It then documents how the platform renders across all three screen sizes, noting which device type each layout best suits.

Later sections detail the platform's core features and fee schedule, a security overview with recommended best practices, and a comparison table placing Hyperliquid alongside its competitors. The security material is particularly relevant to wallet-based platforms, where users rather than a central intermediary are responsible for their own credentials and transaction approvals. The piece closes with a verdict outlining who the platform is for, who should look elsewhere, a rating out of five, and a set of quick links.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

The tutorial begins at app.hyperliquid.xyz, where users click the "Connect" button — usually located in the top-right corner — and choose a wallet. MetaMask, WalletConnect, and Coinbase Wallet are listed among the many supported options. This wallet-first sign-in reflects a common pattern across decentralized finance, in which connecting an existing wallet takes the place of creating a traditional username-and-password account.

From there, the guide walks through selecting a network, performing a swap, and, optionally, placing a limit order — an order type that fills only when the market reaches a price the user specifies, rather than at the current rate. Before confirming a swap, users are directed to review the key fields presented to them. That check carries weight because blockchain transactions generally cannot be reversed once confirmed, making the pre-swap screen the last natural point to catch an error in amounts or network selection.

How Referral Links Work

A dedicated section explains what referral links are, using a tip-jar analogy for how they function. When someone opens a referral link shared by a friend or influencer, the platform loads with a special parameter in the URL that identifies the referrer. The user then connects a wallet exactly as described in the main tutorial and reviews the swap details.

The referral component takes the form of an optional tip, which the guide describes as the "referral" part of the mechanism. To complete the process, the user clicks "Swap," and the wallet opens a final confirmation showing the exact amounts going in and out, along with the network gas fee — described as a small fee paid to the blockchain, typically $0.50–$5 depending on the network. After approval, the swap executes in seconds. For readers, the practical point is that arriving through a shared link does not change the steps themselves: the same connect, review, and confirm sequence applies, with the tip remaining optional.

The guide also outlines how users can create their own referral links.

Verification

The guide states that its information was last verified as of publication, with screenshots taken live from app.hyperliquid.xyz. As with any hands-on review, that verification applies to the moment of publication, so readers revisiting the platform later should compare what appears on their screens against the guide's screenshots before relying on specific details.