Core Insights - Ethena Labs has withdrawn its proposal to issue Hyperliquid's upcoming USDH stablecoin due to community opposition and alignment issues [1][4][9] - The withdrawal allows Native Markets to gain traction as a contender for USDH issuance [4][9] - Paxos emerges as a leading candidate with a revised proposal that includes integration with PayPal and Venmo, along with a $20 million incentive plan [6][9] Company Focus - Ethena Labs acknowledged community concerns regarding its non-native status and multiple product lines, leading to the decision to withdraw [4][5] - Despite exiting the USDH race, Ethena Labs plans to continue investing in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, focusing on products like hUSDe and new savings solutions [5][9] Competitive Landscape - The competition for USDH issuance is intensifying, with Paxos now appearing as a frontrunner following its recent proposal [6][7] - Validators are set to begin voting on September 14, with other notable proposals from Frax Finance, the Agora–Rain–LayerZero consortium, and Sky [7]