Yeliz Akmaca 
Hippo Protocol is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to manage health data securely, scalably, and in full regulatory compliance. Rebranded from Hippocrat in 2023, the project aims to empower individuals with control over their health data, provide secure data sharing for hospitals and researchers, and support AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Founders and Team
- Founders: Hippocrat founding team – specialized in blockchain health solutions.
- Advisors: Experts from renowned institutions such as Asan Medical Institute and Saint Mary’s Hospital.
- Developers: Blockchain engineers skilled in Cosmos SDK and Web3 technologies.
Vision and Role
Hippo Protocol provides a Layer 1 blockchain specifically optimized for health data. Unlike generic blockchains, it ensures full compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. The Cosmos SDK-based mainnet enhances scalability, speed, and cost-efficiency. HP coin powers all network functions—from transaction fees to rewarding data nodes and validators.
Investors and Partnerships
- Healthcare: Saluscare, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Asan Medical Institute, Ever Medical Technologies
- AI & Data: Phoenix.AI, BitDoctor
- Decentralized Storage: Filecoin, AIOZ
- These collaborations support a global ecosystem with 4M+ users and 1.4M annual data updates.
Web3 and Blockchain Partnerships
- Exchanges: MEXC, Upbit
- Interoperability: Collaborations with Layer 1 chains like Solana
- Infrastructure: Filecoin Foundation, AminoChain, ResearchHub, Data Lake, Cudis
Mission
- Ensure patient data sovereignty and transparency
- Provide reliable data for AI-driven healthcare solutions
- Generate sustainable economic value from health data
How It Works
- Data Providers: Hospitals and individuals upload health data
- Data Users: Research institutions, pharmaceutical, and insurance firms access approved data
- Hippo Data Nodes: Encrypted data storage and AI processing
- Validators: Maintain network security and integrity
Governance
- DAO-based model
- HP Coin holders vote on-chain
- Community treasury funds developer grants, marketing, and liquidity support
Key Metrics
- Participants: 4M health users
- Annual Data Updates: 1.4M users
- Compliance: HIPAA, GDPR, FHIR
Roadmap
- 2025 Q1: Mainnet tests, technical docs, integration trials
- 2025 Q2: Official mainnet launch and rebranding
- 2025 Q3: Interoperability with Solana, Ethereum, legacy health systems
- 2025 Q4: Real-world use cases (hospital data transfers, data marketplace)
- 2026+: AI modules, global health integrations, full DAO governance
HP Coin Use Cases
- Transaction fees
- Staking rewards for validators and nodes
- AI-driven health services
- Telemedicine consultations
- Governance voting
Token Info
- Name: Hippo Protocol Coin (HP)
- Total Supply: 1.17B
- Circulating Supply: 1.17B
- Economy: Deflationary model after initial accelerated inflation
Distribution
- 80% Network rewards
- 10% Ecosystem growth and liquidity
- 5% Developer grants
- 5% Community airdrops
Key Features
- Layer 1 blockchain optimized for health
- Data sovereignty and compliance
- AI-assisted personalized healthcare solutions
- Deflationary token economy
- DAO governance
Ecosystem
- Data Providers: Hospitals, clinics, individuals
- Data Users: Pharma, insurance, AI research institutions
- Data Nodes: Storage and AI processing
- Partners: Filecoin, AIOZ, Cudis, Vitaport
Official Links
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