About Monad
Monad is an Ethereum-compatible layer-1 blockchain built for high throughput and fast finality. Keone Hon, James Hunsaker, and Eunice Giarta founded the project in 2022. The public mainnet launched on November 24, 2025, alongside the native token MON. Monad uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism called MonadBFT, which achieves sub-second finality while maintaining full EVM compatibility. MON is used to pay gas fees, staked by validators to secure the network, and used to participate in governance. Monad is a general-purpose smart-contract platform supporting decentralized applications and onchain settlement. The total token supply is capped at 100 billion MON, with the full amount issued at launch and distributed according to a long vesting and unlock schedule.
BitGo powers launch of SoFi USD stablecoin on Monad
The expansion of SoFiUSD to Monad highlights the growing trend of integrating stablecoins into high-performance blockchains, enhancing financial transactions.
Visa adds Monad to its stablecoin settlement network lineup
Visa's expansion into stablecoin settlements highlights growing blockchain adoption, but raises questions about regulatory challenges and network reliability.
Pendle’s real-world asset TVL tops $850 million as RWAs take over the protocol
Pendle's shift to real-world assets highlights DeFi's evolving landscape, emphasizing stability and integration with traditional finance systems.
PrimeXBT brings Tesla, SpaceX, NVIDIA and more to crypto futures with new tokenised stocks
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Echo Protocol halts new deposits and borrowing as it winds down
Echo Protocol's shutdown highlights the volatility and risks inherent in DeFi projects, emphasizing the need for robust risk management strategies.
Aave lists December AUSD principal token on Monad with 93% borrowing limit
Aave's new token listing enhances DeFi liquidity and stability, but high leverage risks could trigger cascading liquidations if mismanaged.
A sourced map of Monad's relationships is on the way.
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