Ethereum has been struggling with scalability issues for years, which hamper the development of decentralized applications. Monad Labs presents a solution that can change this situation – Layer 1 blockchain offering full compatibility with EVM while achieving up to 10,000 transactions per second.
Technology that breaks Ethereum’s limitations
Monad uses an innovative approach to transaction processing, combining parallel execution with an asynchronous mechanism. Unlike Ethereum, which processes transactions sequentially, Monad performs them simultaneously – optimistically assuming that most operations are independent of each other. When a conflict occurs, the system automatically re-executes the problematic transaction with updated data.
The key to efficiency is separating consensus from transaction execution. While Ethereum requires all operations to be processed before reaching consensus, Monad allows nodes to first determine the order of transactions in a block and only then execute them. On testnet, a delay of three blocks is used between consensus and execution (on mainnet, 10 blocks are planned), which gives 400 times more processing time.
Impressive results from a real test environment
The Monad network testnet, launched on February 19, 2025, tested the technology described above in practice. By October 2025, the network had processed over 2.44 billion transactions with a 98 percent success rate. At peak activity in early August, the system handled 34 million transactions per day, maintaining average fees at $0.004-0.007.
The blockchain operates with a block time of 400 milliseconds and a finalization time of 800 milliseconds. For comparison, Ethereum needs up to 12-15 minutes to finalize the transaction. Importantly, the hardware requirements for validators remain affordable: 32 GB RAM, two 2 TB SSD drives and a 16-core processor. The total cost of the hardware is approximately $1,500, which is intended to ensure decentralization through accessibility to regular users.
Check also: Hyperliquid activates the HIP-3 update
Ecosystem and strategic partnerships
Monad has secured key integrations with major cryptocurrency market players. On April 15, 2025, Circle announced native support for USDC from day one on the mainnet. Chainlink joined on April 22, integrating its Oracle services and the CCIP cross-chain protocol. LayerZero provides connectivity to over 50 EVM and non-EVM networks.
Over 240 projects in the area of DeFi, gaming and NFT are already being developed on the platform. PancakeSwap has implemented its v4 version on the testnet, and Kuru Exchange (supported by the Paradigm fund) is building advanced DEX solutions. Monad Labs has launched developer programs with a total value exceeding USD 60 million, including the Monad Madness competition with a prize pool and follow-on investments.
MON token and upcoming airdrop
The total supply of the MON token has been confirmed at 100 billion units. On October 8, 2025, Hyperliquid began trading in MON-USD perpetual contracts at approximately USD 0.13-0.15, implying a fully diluted valuation of USD 13-15 billion.
The official Monad account on the X platform informs that tomorrow, i.e. on Tuesday at 13:00 UTC the airdrop claim will start. With 3.9 million wallets created, however, competition will be significant.
The coming months will show whether the technology that has proven successful on the testnet will translate into the success of the Monad mainnet. A successful airdrop will certainly increase the project’s chances of long-term survival in the extremely volatile cryptocurrency environment.
