Monad

1,947 reviews, 67% of them positive.67% positive · 1,947 reviews· Influence factor 293, above 59% of accounts

The record

From 843 activities · Apr 2026

Monad is a high-performance EVM-compatible Layer 1 with impressive technical architecture—parallel execution, 10,000 TPS target, and low latency—that has attracted a passionate community and strong funding. However, the project is deeply polarized: supporters praise the tech, speed, and community bonds formed during testnet, while a substantial portion of the community feels betrayed by the airdrop distribution, which heavily favored influencers and external crypto participants over testnet users who spent months testing and providing feedback. The core tension centers on broken trust—many early supporters view the tokenomics as extractive and the community rewards as unfair, with testnet participants receiving minimal allocation despite their contributions, while others remain bullish on the technical foundation and long-term potential.

What people say

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“Monad: Ambition Meeting Execution”Monad isn’t just another Layer 1 chasing attention—it’s a project with a clear technical edge and a strong sense of direction. Built around parallel execution and full EVM compatibility, it promises throughput numbers (10,000+ TPS) that could change how we think about scaling without giving up composability. What’s been equally impressive is the way Monad has handled its community and ecosystem so far. From the testnet experience to creative engagement like Monad Cards, they’ve shown that they’re paying attention not just to infrastructure but also to building genuine connections. That balance between cutting-edge tech and thoughtful community strategy is rare. Of course, the mainnet will be the real test—hype and numbers only matter once proven in real-world conditions. But given the caliber of the team, the backers, and the sheer momentum around Monad, it feels less like empty promises and more like a chain setting the stage for long-term impact. In a crowded L1 landscape, Monad already stands out. If it delivers on even half of what it aims for, it could easily shift the narrative of what an Ethereum-compatible chain can achieve. Definitely one to watch.

base.eth · 1292· 1y ago15

“If it weren’t for Monad, I would’ve never started using Twitter”It’s true. The Monad testnet puts a huge emphasis on social activity - even though they have a large and diverse ecosystem. So I had to revive my old Twitter account (from 2009) and start tweeting. The most important part? I ended up really enjoying it

Tokito Crypto · 1351· 1y ago15

“Not another one, but the best of its kind.”I got acquainted with this project a long time ago, I study their infrastructure both technically and actively participate in the development of the community, and I want to note that the project team is very responsible for all aspects of the development of the new network, the technical part is at a very good level, work with the community and promotion to the masses is very active, this is not just another l1 network, it is an example of how projects should behave in our web3 world, I continue to be active in everything that represents MONAD, and I am waiting for the release in the main chain.

Episkop.eth · 1324· 1y ago15

“So called ogs killed it”The Monad community used to feel different Lately. it feels like many of the so called ogs were just farming the chain hard and disappeared after getting what they wanted. Still I genuinely believe in Monad & still here holding my tokens and NFTs.

NftCollector · 1470· 8mo ago · neutral19

“Monad: The High-Performance EVM Chain Built for the Future of WEB 3”Monad is an innovative Layer 1 blockchain designed to bring extreme scalability and performance to Ethereum-compatible applications. Unlike traditional EVM chains, Monad introduces parallel execution and pipelined processing, allowing for high throughput (up to 10,000 TPS) without compromising decentralization. Currently live on testnet, Monad supports Ethereum tooling (e.g., MetaMask, Foundry, Hardhat) while offering developers the benefit of faster execution and lower costs. The project stands out for its research-driven architecture and aim to resolve Ethereum’s bottlenecks without requiring developers to abandon existing Solidity contracts. In short, Monad is not just another EVM chain — it’s an attempt to rethink performance at the base layer, preserving Ethereum’s dev-friendliness while scaling to global usage.

Krizal · 1349· 1y ago19

“A ROBUST L1”Monad chain is an EVM compatible chain and one of which I am a proud community member. Having been a part of the community since 2024 and with over 113 active days on the testnet, I really do enjoy the speed and the dApps building on Monad. I am certain that the next ecosystem to onboard the next generation of DeFi users will be MONAD. I love it here and do hope you make Monad your DeFi home.

Mr Custodian🛸 · 1258· 1y ago19

“Fast chain, great community”

Fran.Cisca · 1352· 1y ago19

“Monad is the biggest scam of 202”And it all started off so beautifully, right? L1, huge investments, a strong community and team etc. But what's the end result? They completely deceived every user who worked on the Monad testnet, the very people who were the foundation for all those huge metrics the team was showing At first, I thought they’d offer big rewards for the 225,000 wallets, but... even with such a small number of wallets, the team distributed very few tokens What kind of Solana 2.0 are we talking about if they treat the users who powered the testnet like this? By Q3 2026, I think the project will be totally forgotten We, as the crypto community, need to be way more careful about the projects we get involved with from now on

Karepin · 1222· 12mo ago · negative20

“they are good at marketing lmao.”all the fudder's suddenly turn bullish on monad the thing is they incentivised them with a monad card. and the ones who is supporting since start left behind.

crazyDrops ☄ · 1486· 1y ago · neutral20

“Early Signs Point to a Strong Launch for Monad”Monad is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about upcoming chains, and for good reason. Its focus on parallel execution and high TPS brings real technical promise to the EVM ecosystem. The testnet runs smoothly, and there’s a sense of anticipation building across the community that feels genuine rather than forced. Some question its VC-heavy start, but the team’s approach with the Monad cards shows they’re listening. If they can deliver on mainnet what’s been teased so far, this could become a serious contender in the next wave of performant blockchains.

Math · 1422· 1y ago20

“amazing metrics and good projects in eco”I was interested in Monad from the point of view of moving the fantasy top project to them, they were able to quickly gather hundreds of thousands of new audience due to the Monad ecosystem. But the way everything was glitching and was not ready to accept such a flow of audience, I didn't really like it, I had to wait a long time to register my decks for the tournament. In general, mixed impressions. But there are a lot of people in Monad, they were able to collect crazy metrics.

Shahid.base.eth · 1290· 1y ago · neutral20

“Good, but...”I was so excited about Monad, good brand, community and even hype back in time. But as time passed by, I started to loose hope in their team. Testnet was pretty smooth, so I thought they are going the right way, but I dont see a light at the end of the tunnel. BUT, wishing all best to succeed!

solFoxy · 1496· 1y ago · neutral20

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