The crypto world is buzzing today with the launch of Monad's public mainnet, as announced in a recent tweet from BSCNews. This marks a significant milestone for the blockchain space, especially for those interested in meme tokens and high-performance networks.

What is Monad?

Monad is a cutting-edge layer-1 blockchain that's fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). That means developers can easily port over their Ethereum-based smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without major rewrites. But what sets Monad apart is its blistering speed: it promises up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), sub-second finality, and super low fees. In comparison, Ethereum handles around 15-30 TPS, making Monad a game-changer for scalability.[9]

This performance boost comes from innovative tech like MonadDB, a custom database that allows nodes to run on everyday hardware, promoting true decentralization from the get-go.

The Mainnet Launch Details

Monad's public mainnet officially went live on November 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, coinciding with the release of its native token, MON.[4] The total initial supply of MON is a whopping 100 billion tokens, with about 10.8% unlocked at launch.[11]

Leading up to the launch, there was a public sale via Coinbase from November 17 to 22, offering up to 7.5 billion MON tokens at $0.025 each. This sale aimed for broad distribution, with mechanisms to prevent whale dominance if oversubscribed.[10]

Additionally, Monad ran an airdrop allocating 4.73 billion MON across various community tracks, from active onchain users to builders and contributors. About 70% of these were claimed, and tokens are being distributed today with the mainnet launch.[15]

Why This Matters for Meme Tokens

At Meme Insider, we're all about meme tokens – those fun, community-driven cryptos that can go viral overnight. Monad's high throughput and low costs could make it the next big playground for meme creators and traders, much like Solana became a hub for memes due to its speed.

Imagine launching a meme token with instant transactions and negligible fees, allowing for rapid trading, airdrops, and community events without the bottlenecks seen on slower chains. With EVM compatibility, existing meme projects on Ethereum could migrate or expand to Monad, tapping into a more efficient ecosystem.

Early indicators suggest Monad will support a range of dApps, including games and prediction markets, which often intersect with meme culture.[6] This could spark a new wave of innovative meme tokens, blending humor with real utility in DeFi or NFTs.

For blockchain practitioners, Monad offers a chance to build and experiment on a performant network, enhancing skills in smart contract development and scaling solutions. Whether you're a dev looking to deploy your first meme token or a trader hunting the next big pump, keeping an eye on Monad is essential.

Check out the original tweet from BSCNews for the initial announcement, and visit the official Monad website for more details on getting started.

As the dust settles on this launch, we'll be watching how the meme community adopts Monad. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for updates on emerging tokens and trends!