Monad

1,947 reviews, 67% of them positive.67% positive · 1,947 reviews· Influence factor 301, above 60% 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

Received · 1.9K Given · 0

“one of the most anticipated L1 project”as a user, Monad gives me everything I want, speed, simplicity and true EVM compatibility.

jonze. · 1285· 1y ago9

“Fast and Fun”i dont care what people saying about monad, eventhough i have no role in discord but i enjoyed doing testnet in their ecosystem.

azrim · 1381· 1y ago9

“The projects and NFTs are really fun. I haven't been taking part in the testnet transactions however. Friends enjoy it.”

Bird Club · 1275· 1y ago9

“The Chain Built To Withstand Pressure”Right out the gate, one of the biggest selling points of monad was that it could handle 10k tps, an unreal number. It has been 5 months of testing and the transactions have beat that number at certain times without hiccups, proving that the team know what they are building. I would not have time to deflect into the various nft projects, defi platforms like kuru who have already secured funding, or lending protocols like curvance ready to launch in day1. What I will say is, Tek is fud lol.

Tunezjr · 1246· 1y ago9

“A Game-Changing Layer 1 Blockchain”In a sea of Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, Monad distinguishes itself by not just iterating on Ethereum but reimagining it. Its focus on parallel execution draws inspiration from high-performers like Solana while staying true to Ethereum’s EVM standard, offering the best of both worlds. The platform’s ability to support everything from DeFi to AI and gaming, coupled with its developer-friendly tools and community-driven growth, makes it a beacon for innovation. Add to that a testnet that’s already processed over 1 billion transactions, and it’s clear Monad is ready to scale to real-world demands.

widjitukul Ⓜ️Ⓜ️T · 1199· 1y ago9

“The project with the best community and chain in my opinion as a beginner”Why do I say that, because this is one of the projects with a solid and friendly community in my opinion and this is my first experience using a testnet lightly and with very little error even very rare, so this is very good in my personal opinion

nemaaa · 1264· 1y ago9

“Nice marketing strategy, but project management is bad.”I think the way monad keeping their community active with discord and events is really good at making the project became well known to CT. But the delays of testnet and mainet is too obvious to ignore. Also a big part of the so called community doesnt actually know whats monad about.

Henry · 1321· 1y ago · neutral9

“new solana”high tps, so much hype over l1's best founders, best ppl to meet, dapps works well there is many to choose, they have new ideas fx influencers betting like kizzy, love the technology also!

tok4n B☉BR · 1301· 1y ago9

“Monad, the high performance Layer 1 blockchain, is poised for explosive growth in the crypto ecosystem.”Designed to address Ethereum’s scalability bottlenecks, Monad offers unparalleled throughput with 10,000 transactions per second, sub second finality, and full EVM compatibility. for developers building high throughput DeFi, NFT, and gaming dApps, who crave Ethereum’s familiarity without its gas fee nightmares . Its parallel execution engine and optimized consensus mechanism (MonadBFT) deliver blazing-fast performance while maintaining decentralization, positioning Monad as a direct competitor to Solana and Aptos but with a unique edge: seamless integration with Ethereum’s tooling and ecosystem. This compatibility could siphon significant developer activity and liquidity from Ethereum L2s, as Monad offers a simpler, more efficient base layer.The team, led by ex-Jump Trading researchers, brings serious technical chops, and early buzz on X suggests strong community hype, with VCs reportedly circling. With a testnet already live and mainnet looming, Monad’s potential to capture market share in the scalable blockchain race is massive. If it delivers on its promise of low-cost, high-speed transactions without sacrificing security, Monad could redefine the L1 landscape and become a top-tier chain in 2025.

vls · 1218· 1y ago9

“Monad XYZ Testnet Feels Like Mainnet”Monad XYZ honestly feels like a breath of fresh air in the crypto space. Even though it’s still in testnet, everything just works — transactions are lightning fast, the interface feels smooth, and if you’ve used Ethereum before, it’s super easy to jump right in since it’s fully EVM-compatible. What’s cool is that the team behind it isn’t just some anonymous group hyping things up — they’re legit builders with serious experience, and it shows. They’re super active with the community, constantly fixing stuff and actually listening to feedback. Plus, there’s already a bunch of projects launching on Monad, so it doesn’t feel like an empty chain waiting for action — it feels alive. If this is just the beginning, mainnet is going to be something special.

0nchaintrader · 1205· 1y ago9

“Powering the Next Wave of Web3”Exploring monad_xyz has me impressed with its game-changing potential. This Layer 1 blockchain cranks out 10,000 transactions per second with 1-second block times, all while staying fully EVM-compatible. It’s built for speed and decentralization, making it perfect for devs crafting next-level apps. The community’s buzzing with events like Monad Madness, offering $1M in prizes, and the testnet’s live for hands-on testing. I love how it lowers hardware costs with MonadDB, letting more people join the network. Sure, it’s still growing, but the vibe is electric. If you’re into building or just watching Web3 evolve, monad_xyz is a hotspot worth checking out.

Raiman · 1314· 1y ago9

“community centric chain”Monad encompasses what it means to carry ones community along, right from dev phase to testnet and going into mainnet now, they have had soo much support from their community, everyone feels involved and part of what monad is building, they also have great tech to back this up, a chain that mixes the security of ethereum with the attributes if solana, they are definitely heading to the top in this new cycle. I've also had the time to en gage with some of their community members on X and they have some of the bright minds i encountered in web3, they definitely know their stuff and are working hard to achieve this, kudos to them.

kev · 1268· 1y ago9

‹ Back828 of 1,947 · most upvoted firstMore ›