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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“Solana of EVM”It’s insane how much hype it's getting even before the token is live. You can feel the energy in the space. And honestly, Monad gives me the same vibes Solana had early on. The tech, the vision, the community. Performance wise, Monad is already doing around 10k–12k TPS, and the team is aiming to scale that up to 40k TPS they built their own custom database, MonadDB, to handle parallel execution and state access efficiently. Monad could easily become the second highest performing EVM chain after Somnia Network. Unlike Solana, which runs its own VM, Monad sticks with EVM but pushes it to the absolute limit. a lot of people are hating on Monad, and I honestly don’t get it. Maybe it's the VC backing, maybe it's just early doubt, or maybe some folks just don't like seeing something this hyped. Either way, Monad has serious potential. If they execute properly, it can flip Solana, not just in performance, but maybe in ecosystem strength too. Not everything goes as predicted. We've all seen "Solana killers" come and go. So as always... DYOR.

Quantum · 1303· 1y ago10

“the EVM with a Need for Speed”Imagine if Ethereum had a younger cousin who bench-pressed blockchains before breakfast and still had time to meme by lunch that’s Monad. This thing was built by ex-Meta geniuses and devs who probably debug in their dreams. It’s not here to talk scalability it’s here to absolutely dunk on it. We’re talking 10,000+ TPS, parallel execution, instant finality, and yes all that buttery smoothness while still being 100% EVM-compatible. No need to learn another weird chain dialect or deal with spaghetti SDKs. Deploy your dApp and chill. But Monad isn’t just raw power. It’s got personality. It’s for the devs tired of gas fees stealing their lunch money. For the apes who want to smash buy right now, not after a coffee break. For anyone who’s been rugged by latency and lied to by “scalable” chains. The team ships like there’s no tomorrow. The vibes are clean, confident, and quietly cracked. No cultish hype, just heads-down building and some occasional bangers on Crypto Twitter. By the time everyone else catches on, you’ll already be farming in parallel. So whether you're a builder, a degen, or just here for the alpha... Monad is what happens when speed meets sanity and actually delivers.

Farryn · 1286· 1y ago10

“GMONAD”This will be the biggest L1 on mainnet Its speed and transaction completion time is very fast. Their fees is low (although still on testnet).

陽翔(❖,❖) · 1307· 1y ago10

“A decentralized journey that conquers”A Layer 1 that is capturing attention for its ease of use and its appeal in the decentralized world. Pleasant to explore and interact with, a journey that is worth following for those who are passionate about blockchain innovation. A project that unites technology and community

Corazon.base.eth · 1467· 1y ago34

“Monad feels great”i have been very activ in their community, and it's been a great journey, in the end even if they were "not commmunity first " according to my principles, their tech is amazing , iam a big fam of the 3 founders, chain is fast, decentrlized and the UX is great! the blockain i like to use.

T⨀te · 1388· 11mo ago18

“Got good community backing them also rewarding them with nfts and airdrop”

SKKR.base.abs · 1403· 1y ago18

“Monad: Setting New Standards in Blockchain Performance and Trust”I have been using Monad for several months and its performance truly stands out. The platform offers excellent scalability and reliable EVM compatibility which makes it perfect for serious developers. The team behind Monad is transparent and committed to high standards which builds great trust. I recommend Monad to anyone who values innovation and security in blockchain technology.

Mika · 1419· 1y ago18

“Great noise but finally nothing”I don't know really what think about Monad.I think projects that launch with too much hype usually disappoint. I’m not saying Monad failed, but it definitely messed up in including users. Testnet participants got nothing. I didn't use any dapps because any is interesting. TVL is very low which show a clear lack of hype

|| Tommy || · 1353· 7mo ago · neutral14

“Abuse of an Honest Community”I met Monad at its very beginning and was an active contributor from day one. Here’s what my participation looked like : > almost 1,000 transactions > over 20K MON in trading volume > holder of the rare “1 Million NADS” NFT > holder of a quiz NFT (only a few exist) > 8 months of consistent work and 192 unique active days > interacted with almost every available dApp > and yes, an early supporter So what does all this mean? It means that Monad used its community to manipulate metrics. Just think about it - the project distributed its airdrop to everyone except its real loyal users. What’s next for Monad? Who’s going to actually use it now? Looks like just another L1 blockchain that turned its back on the very people who built its foundation.

Ned · 1312· 1y ago · negative14

“Güzel geliyor”Adamlar baya yatırım topladı. Yaptıkları imalara bakılırsa bayağı bir kişiye airdrop atacaklar.

Yiğit · 1314· 1y ago14

“gud chain”Monad has impressed me with their approach to parallel execution and blazing fast TPS on the EVM. The testnet experience has been smooth, and it clearly has potential for high-performance dApps. I’m genuinely excited to see their continued development, definitely a blockchain worth keeping an eye on.

Abhi | AP Collective · 1887· 1y ago38

“High-Performance Blockchain Contender”Monad is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, launched in testnet in February 2025, designed for speed with up to 10,000 TPS and 1-second block times. It supports DeFi, NFTs, and gaming through projects like aPriori and BlockNads, leveraging innovations like parallel execution and MonadDB for scalability. Backed by $244M from Paradigm and others, its 1.3M-follower community shows strong engagement, though testnet faucet delays and setup complexity have frustrated some users. A promising platform for developers and crypto enthusiasts, it’s poised for a big mainnet launch.

Turkishboss.eth · 1465· 1y ago · neutral21

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