Skip to content

DappsAtlas index · 14,224 dApps

DappsAtlas
HashMix FIL logo

Staking · Review

HashMix FIL Review 2026: Liquid Staking on Filecoin

HashMix FIL is a liquid staking protocol on Filecoin, listed on DefiLlama since May 2023, that is meant to connect FIL holders with miners. the public information available are thin on how it works day to day, so this review focuses on what is established and what is not.

By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated

DappsAtlas score

4.5/10

Weak

Our verdict on HashMix FIL

4.5/10

HashMix FIL is a Filecoin liquid staking protocol that issues a cWFIL receipt token and lists two audits on DefiLlama. It suits FIL holders who want to stake without locking tokens in a single miner, and who are comfortable reading audit reports and fee terms themselves. The main strength is the listed audits and the clear receipt token. The main caveat is that public sources reviewed do not publish fees, team details or the protocol's own homepage, so the picture is incomplete.

Score breakdown

How HashMix FIL scores

Security
5.5/10
Ease of use
n/a
Fees
n/a
Features
5.0/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is HashMix FIL?

HashMix FIL is a liquid staking protocol on Filecoin. DefiLlama describes it as a decentralized staking protocol that connects FIL holders and miners, and lists it under the Liquid Staking category with the cWFIL token and two audits.

The protocol has been tracked on DefiLlama since May 2023. Public sources reviewed do not include a total value locked figure, a seven-day change, or the protocol's own homepage, so its current size and activity cannot be confirmed.

Public reporting are mostly general pages about Filecoin prices and storage, not about HashMix FIL itself. They provide background on the network but no details of this protocol's fees, team or terms.

How HashMix FIL works

Filecoin is a decentralized storage network in which miners provide storage space and earn FIL for doing so. Staking FIL usually means committing tokens to support that network, and in many setups the tokens are locked for a period. Liquid staking is a design that gives holders a transferable receipt token in exchange for staked FIL, so the position can still be used while the underlying tokens are committed.

DefiLlama describes HashMix FIL as a decentralized staking protocol that connects FIL holders and miners. It is categorised as a liquid staking protocol and lists the cWFIL token. Public sources reviewed do not explain how rewards are split between holders, the protocol and miners, or how the receipt token is redeemed.

Because those details are not public, treat the description above as a general picture of liquid staking on Filecoin rather than a confirmed account of this protocol's contracts.

4 features

Key features

01

Liquid staking on Filecoin

Lets FIL holders stake without locking their tokens in a single miner, according to DefiLlama's description of connecting holders and miners.

02

cWFIL receipt token

DefiLlama lists cWFIL as the protocol's token ticker, which likely represents a staked position.

03

Listed audits

DefiLlama lists two audits for the protocol. Details are not public reviewed.

04

Tracked since 2023

The protocol is tracked on DefiLlama under the Liquid Staking category since May 2023.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Listed on DefiLlama under the Liquid Staking category since May 2023.
  • Lists two audits, which is more disclosure than many small staking protocols provide.
  • Operates on Filecoin, a network with a clear storage-based use for FIL.
  • Uses a named receipt token, cWFIL, which makes the staked position easier to track.

Watch out for

  • The project's own homepage could not be retrieved, so its team, fee schedule and terms could not be checked directly.
  • Two audits are listed on DefiLlama, but the audit reports and auditor names are not public reviewed here.
  • Liquid staking adds smart-contract risk on top of the normal risk of holding FIL and of the underlying miner network.
  • Token and TVL data for this protocol is not available publicly, so its size and usage are unclear.
  • Public reporting includes unrelated Filecoin price and prediction pages, which are not evidence about this protocol.

HashMix FIL fees

Public sources reviewed do not publish HashMix FIL's staking or unstaking fees. Fee terms would normally appear in the protocol's app or documentation, which could not be accessed for this review. Check those sources before staking, because liquid staking protocols often take a share of rewards.

Is HashMix FIL safe?

DefiLlama lists two audits for HashMix FIL, but the project does not name the auditors, the dates or the findings. An audit reduces but does not remove smart-contract risk, and liquid staking protocols hold user funds in code that can fail or be exploited.

Counterparty risk also applies. Rewards depend on miners and on the protocol's own design, and the project does not explain how the protocol selects or monitors miners. The regulatory status of the protocol is not published publicly reviewed.

Staking is for adults who understand the risks. Keep stakes to amounts you can afford to lose and check that crypto staking is legal where you live.

7 steps

How to get started with HashMix FIL

  1. 1

    Confirm the official website from a source you trust, since the homepage could not be retrieved for this review.

  2. 2

    Check the DefiLlama listing and the two audit reports for the protocol.

  3. 3

    Read the fee terms and any unstaking or withdrawal period in the protocol's documentation.

  4. 4

    Set up a Filecoin-compatible wallet and confirm you hold FIL.

  5. 5

    Start with a small test amount to see how the receipt token is issued and redeemed.

  6. 6

    Track the receipt token's value against FIL over time, since it can drift from the underlying asset.

  7. 7

    Keep a record of your staking transactions for tax purposes where you live.

Who HashMix FIL is for

HashMix FIL suits FIL holders who already understand liquid staking and want a receipt token for a staked position on Filecoin. It is less suited to someone new to crypto, who would need to verify the official website, the audit reports and the fee terms before depositing anything.

HashMix FIL FAQs

What is HashMix FIL?

DefiLlama describes HashMix FIL as a decentralized staking protocol on Filecoin that connects FIL holders and miners. Liquid staking protocols generally issue a receipt token for staked assets so the holder can keep using that value while the underlying stake earns rewards. Public sources reviewed do not give the exact mechanics for this protocol.

Which chain does HashMix FIL run on?

DefiLlama lists a liquid staking category, the Filecoin chain, and a receipt token ticker cWFIL. It also lists two audits and a Twitter account named HashMixOfficial. The project does not include a total value locked figure.

What fees does HashMix FIL charge?

Public sources reviewed do not publish a fee schedule for HashMix FIL. Users would normally find any staking or unstaking fees in the protocol's app or documentation, which could not be retrieved here. Check those sources before staking.

Has HashMix FIL been audited?

Two audits are listed on DefiLlama, but the project does not name the auditors or link the reports. Liquid staking involves smart contracts that hold user funds, so an audit is not a guarantee of safety. Read the audit reports directly before committing funds.

Is staking through HashMix FIL risky?

Staking is not guaranteed to earn a return, and the value of FIL and any receipt token can fall. Only stake amounts you can afford to lose. This is general information, not financial advice, and you should check that crypto staking is legal where you live.

Compare

HashMix FIL alternatives

All alternatives
GLIF logo

GLIF

Staking

Score 7.0 out of 10

GLIF is a DePIN on-chain credit and liquid staking protocol on Filecoin and Base for holders of FIL and Impossible Cloud tokens seeking yield.

TVL $21.4M−7.1%Filecoin · Base
SSV Network logoScore 7.6 out of 10

SSV Network is a distributed validator technology layer for Ethereum staking, used by exchanges, custodians, staking services and node operators.

TVL $11.7B−0.9%Ethereum
Obol logo

Obol

Staking

Score 7.2 out of 10

Obol builds Distributed Validator technology that splits Ethereum validators across operator clusters, for stakers, operators and institutions.

TVL $1.20B+15.0%Ethereum
Babylon Protocol logoScore 7.4 out of 10

Babylon is a Bitcoin collateral infrastructure project that lets holders stake native BTC or use it as collateral without wrapping or bridging.

TVL $3.08B−3.7%Bitcoin
Jito Liquid Staking logoScore 8.0 out of 10

Jito Liquid Staking lets Solana users stake SOL for JitoSOL, a liquid token that accrues staking and MEV rewards.

TVL $918M−9.5%Solana
ether.fi Stake logoScore 7.8 out of 10

ether.fi Stake is a non-custodial Ethereum liquid staking protocol with an app for earning, borrowing and spending, for ETH holders comfortable with DeFi risk.

TVL $4.22B−1.9%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +3

Same category

More Staking dApps

Staking rankings
Marinade Liquid Staking logoScore 8.0 out of 10

Marinade is a Solana staking protocol offering native and liquid staking (mSOL) via an auction where validators bid for delegated SOL.

TVL $202M−8.5%Solana
Kinetiq kHYPE logoScore 7.8 out of 10

Kinetiq is a non-custodial liquid staking protocol on Hyperliquid that turns staked HYPE into the yield-bearing kHYPE token for DeFi users.

TVL $807M−17.6%Hyperliquid L1
BlazeStake logo

BlazeStake

Staking

Score 7.8 out of 10

BlazeStake is a non-custodial Solana liquid staking protocol that issues bSOL, for SOL holders wanting staking yield and DeFi use.

TVL $78.2M−8.7%Solana
Liquid Collective logoScore 7.6 out of 10

Liquid Collective is a non-custodial Ethereum liquid staking protocol issuing LsETH, designed mainly for institutions and compliance-focused stakers.

TVL $611M−0.9%Ethereum
Ankr logo

Ankr

Staking

Score 7.6 out of 10

Ankr is a Web3 infrastructure provider offering multichain RPC, rollup services and liquid staking for stakers, developers and enterprises.

TVL $23.6M−2.5%Ethereum · Flow · BNB Chain +5
Sanctum Validator LSTs logoScore 7.4 out of 10

Sanctum Validator LSTs are Solana liquid staking tokens from SanctumSPL stake pools, for SOL holders and teams launching custom LSTs.

TVL $1.58B−8.3%Solana

Same chain

More on Filecoin

Filecoin rankings
Uniswap V3 logoScore 8.4 out of 10

Uniswap V3 is a non-custodial decentralized exchange protocol for token swaps and concentrated liquidity provision across 40+ chains.

TVL $1.51B−3.7%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +38
OKX logo

OKX

Centralized Exchanges

Score 8.0 out of 10

OKX is a major centralized crypto exchange for spot and derivatives trading, earn products and a Web3 wallet, with its own OKB token.

TVL $28.4B−0.7%Ethereum · Bitcoin · X Layer +21
Gate logo

Gate

Centralized Exchanges

Score 7.7 out of 10

Gate is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2013 offering spot, futures, stocks and earn products for traders who want one multi-asset account.

TVL $5.84B−4.6%Ethereum · Bitcoin · BNB Chain +129
Bitget logo

Bitget

Centralized Exchanges

Score 7.6 out of 10

Bitget is a centralized exchange for crypto spot and futures that also offers tokenized stocks, commodities and forex in one account, for active traders.

TVL $5.82B−1.3%Bitcoin · Solana · Ethereum +68
SushiSwap logoScore 7.4 out of 10

SushiSwap is a multichain decentralized exchange with a swap aggregator, perps, staking and liquidity pools for self-custody DeFi traders.

TVL $35.2M−1.3%Ethereum · Polygon · Arbitrum +32
SushiSwap V3 logoScore 7.0 out of 10

SushiSwap V3 is a Uniswap V3-style concentrated-liquidity DEX on 30+ chains, for traders and liquidity providers comfortable with self-custody.

TVL $39.2M+4.3%Ethereum · Katana · Robinhood Chain +27

How we checked

Sources

  1. 1.defillama.com/protocol/hashmix-fil
  2. 2.research.icrypex.com/en/what-is-filecoin-what-is-fil-used-for/

Last updated . Spotted an error? Tell us and we will correct it.