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The Most Performant EVM-Compatible Layer 1 Blockchain

Monad is a layer 1 blockchain with 10,000 transactions per second, 1-second block times, single-slot finality, and low-hardware requirements.

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Backed by top VC investors

Features

The L1 Blockchain with Limitless Potential

100% EVM-Compatible

Use the existing EVM ecosystem to your advantage.

10,000

Transactions per second

Incredibly fast transaction speeds create a seamless user experience.

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Near zero gas fees

Allows for extreme scalability for the most demanding apps.

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Second block times
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1s Single-slot finality
Low hardware requirements

MonadDB allows you to store most of the state on SSD instead of RAM. This significantly reduces RAM requirements and reduces the cost of running a node— creating a clear path to scalable decentralization.

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Benefits

Reinventing the Layer 1 Blockchain

Monad ushers in a new paradigm of blockchain technology. Rebuilt from the ground up to be the most efficient chain in the world— all while being 100% EVM compatible.

Work and play with what you've got.

With Monad, developers, users, and researchers can reuse the wealth of existing applications, libraries, addresses and applied cryptography research that have all been built for the EVM.

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Extreme Scalability

Take advantage of 10,000 TPS, 1s block times, 1s single-slot finality and near zero gas fees for extreme scalability while maintaining your existing Solidity codebase.

Scalable Decentralization

Monad's low hardware requirements allow consumer-grade hardware to sufficiently run nodes— creating a clear path to decentralization.

How It Works

Redesigning the EVM

Monad is a redesign of both the consensus and execution systems of Ethereum that preserves compatibility for EVM smart contracts and Ethereum’s RPC API.

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Optimistic Parallel Execution

Monad employs optimistic parallel execution, executing transactions in parallel before previous ones are completed⁠. Results are committed in the original order and checked against the current state to ensure accuracy.

State access with MonadDB

A custom database for storing blockchain state, using Patricia Trie data structure, both on-disk and in-memory— reducing hardware requirements.

Asynchronous Execution

Execution is decoupled from consensus, allowing single-shard blockchain to scale to millions of users.

Single-slot Finality

A high-performance POS consensus mechanism with 1s block times on MonadDB.

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Monad Labs

Monad is backed by the best in the industry.

Monad Labs is proud to be backed by leading institutional investors, having completed a $225M raise led by Paradigm. Together, we are solving the unsolved and building towards a more performant future in blockchain technology.

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Monad Builders

Empowering the Innovators

At Monad Labs, we're committed to helping foster a thriving ecosystem by supporting visionaries and creators who will shape the future. To date, we've launched two key programs to empower Monad Builders.

Mach: Monad Accelerator

Mach is a dedicated accelerator program designed to help new builders bring their startups to life. We provide the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to turn ambitious ideas into successful ventures, propelling the next generation of blockchain innovators forward.

  • • 1-on-1 Mentorship
  • • Bespoke MasterClasses & Workshops
  • • Ignition Grant & Fundraising Support
  • • Early Access to Monad Developer Testnet
Mach: Monad Accelerator

Monad Madness

Monad Madness is a global pitch competition for ambitious founders building in the Monad Ecosystem. The stakes are high: $1M in prizes, judges from top VC firms, and $60M earmarked as potential investment for Monad ecosystem teams. Supercharge your journey. Join the Monad Madness.


Locations & Dates:

New York City, Oct. 2-4, 2024
Bangkok, Nov. 16-17, 2024

Monad Madness
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Community

Join the global community behind Monad

With a thriving community of members worldwide, Monad is backed by passionate supporters driving the future of blockchain technology. Connect, collaborate, and grow with us as we shape the next generation of decentralized solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monad truly 100% EVM-compatible without code changes?

Yes! The Monad blockchain is 100% EVM compatible at the bytecode level — meaning contracts from ETH mainnet, or other fully EVM compatible networks will work out-of-the-box without requiring any code changes.

Simply deploy your EVM smart contracts on the Monad blockchain to experience game-changing cost reduction and performance.

How is MonadDB different from other databases?

MonadDb is the world’s first database purpose-built for the EVM. The EVM requires data to be stored in a special cryptographic data structure, known as a Merkel Patricia Trie (MPT), which allows for succinct verification of blockchain data.

MonadDb leverages the latest advancements in Linux kernel technology to support parallel state access, greatly reducing the overhead of database access and allowing system resources to be used elsewhere during parallel execution.

In contrast, off-the-shelf databases are largely suboptimal for storing MPT data, which may result in applications downloading significantly more data for verification, or otherwise pose significant challenges to blockchain scalability.

In what language is the Monad client developed?

The Monad client is built with a modular software architecture, separating the tasks of consensus and execution between two software modules: the consensus client and execution client respectively.

The consensus client is written in Rust which is a memory-safe language that allows for low-level optimizations. The execution client is written in C/C++, well-established and battle-tested languages for developing low-level system critical code.

Why is the Monad blockchain developed as a L1?

The Monad network is a full stack solution for developers, allowing access to a highly composable ecosystem without compromising on real-time censorship resistance.

While L2 solutions may offer one way to compress data stored on the base layer, the Monad blockchain is a scalable base layer for the EVM itself at it's most fundamental layer.

A highly-performant base layer gives application developers the best of both worlds, with a high degree of composability and real-time censorship resistance in the name of scalability.

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