In the context of the
OpenSimulator (OpenSim) virtual world platform, the Hypergrid is an architecture that enables interoperability between independent virtual worlds. It allows users to teleport from one grid to another while maintaining their global identity, inventory, and social connections.
Key Features of Hypergrid
Seamless Teleportation: Users can travel between separate grids by entering a "Hypergrid address" (e.g., hg.osgrid.org:80) into their viewer's map, similar to entering a URL in a web browser.
Identity Retention: Your avatar's appearance, name, and basic profile remain consistent as you move across the "Metaverse" of linked grids.
Inventory Access: Through features like the "Suitcase," users can carry and access specific inventory items across different grids.
Social Connectivity: Users can make friends with residents of other grids and send instant messages across grid boundaries.
How to Use Hypergrid
Get a Viewer: Use an OpenSim-compatible viewer such as Firestorm (the most popular) or Singularity.
Find a Destination: Use directories like OpenSimWorld or the Hyperica directory to find active grid addresses.
Teleport: Open the World Map in your viewer, paste the Hypergrid address into the search field, and click "Teleport".
Popular Hypergrid-Enabled Grids (2025)
OSGrid: The oldest and largest open-source testing grid for OpenSim.
Kitely: A commercial grid known for its "on-demand" region technology and the Kitely Market, which delivers items across the Hypergrid.
DigiWorldz: A popular social and hosting grid that frequently appears in top-activity statistics.
Wolf Territories Grid: Wolf Territories Grid is the world's largest OpenSim-based metaverse, offering a massive network of virtual regions for exploration, creativity, and community. As of early 2025, it is a leading destination for digital art exhibitions, professional networking, and virtual living.
Security & Privacy
Because Hypergrid allows "foreign" users to enter a grid, administrators can configure different levels of access. Some grids are "walled gardens" (closed), while others are "Hypergrid-enabled" (open) or use a hybrid model where only specific regions are accessible to outsiders.