Monad

Monad is a layer 1 blockchain rebuilt from the ground up to deliver extreme scalability and performance while maintaining full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. It supports up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), with 0.4-second block times and 800ms finality, enabling developers to build highly scalable decentralized applications without changing existing Solidity codebases. Monad achieves this through a novel architecture that includes optimistic parallel execution, asynchronous execution, and a custom state database called MonadDB, which significantly reduces hardware requirements by storing most blockchain state on SSD rather than RAM.

Designed for developers and enterprises seeking a performant and decentralized base layer, Monad preserves Ethereum’s RPC API and smart contract compatibility, allowing seamless migration of existing Ethereum applications. Its modular client architecture separates consensus and execution, using Rust for consensus and C/C++ for execution, optimizing for security and performance. Monad’s low hardware requirements enable consumer-grade hardware to run nodes, promoting scalable decentralization and reducing barriers to network participation.

Monad supports a rich developer ecosystem with extensive documentation, SDKs, and starter templates for popular tools like Hardhat, Foundry, and Remix. The Monad Foundation actively fosters ecosystem growth through programs such as the Monad Founder Residency, Monad Madness pitch competition, and Mach Accelerator, providing mentorship, funding, and community support. Developers can quickly get started by deploying contracts on the Monad testnet using familiar Ethereum tools and accessing a growing suite of infrastructure and indexing services. Comprehensive guides and community channels facilitate onboarding and collaboration.