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.
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.
NEAR Intents reports $3.8 million loss after smart contract bug
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols, potentially undermining trust and prompting calls for enhanced security measures.
Jupiter Ultra users face fewer sandwich attacks than others, three-year study finds
Jupiter Ultra's design innovations highlight the critical role of application-level strategies in mitigating blockchain exploitation risks.
LayerZero integrates with TACEO Merces to enable private cross-chain token transfers
The integration enhances privacy in cross-chain finance, potentially increasing institutional adoption by addressing transparency concerns.
Breed VC raises $15M second fund for early stage crypto startups
Breed VC's fundraise highlights sustained interest in early-stage crypto investments, signaling resilience and potential growth in the sector.
A sourced map of Monad's relationships is on the way.
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The Crypto Briefing podcast is on the way.
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