Monad blockchain

L1-blockchain · PageRank 0.0022

Source: coindesk.com

Overview

Monad is a layer-1 blockchain designed for high throughput and EVM compatibility. It uses parallel execution and a pipelined architecture to process transactions efficiently, aiming to support decentralized applications (dApps) and DeFi protocols.

Within the DeFi Intel graph, Monad connects to 3 tracked entities, most strongly to Wormhole Sunrise (Solana liquidity gateway), Wormhole, Wormhole Foundation (2023 spinout).

Relations

Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 3 of 3 total).

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Monad?

Monad was co-founded by Keone Hon, Eunice Giarta and James Hunsaker; Hon previously worked for around eight years at Jump Trading.

When did Monad mainnet launch?

Monad's mainnet launched on 24 November 2025.

What makes Monad different from other EVM chains?

It executes transactions in parallel with optimistic conflict detection and uses MonadBFT consensus, RaptorCast propagation and a purpose-built MonadDB state store, while staying EVM-compatible.