The Monad pulse #002
Monad Ecosystem Updates, Oct 30 - Nov 6
What started as a mystery box reveal turned into one of the most anticipated airdrops of the year. With mainnet, token distribution, and major integrations all landing on November 24, Monad is setting the stage for a high-stakes, high-impact launch.
Mystery Box Allocation Reveal Captivates Community
Monad launched an interactive “mystery box” system on October 28, allowing users to progressively uncover their MON token allocations over three days (October 28-30) instead of seeing everything at once. The gamified reveal was designed to build engagement and give users time to verify their eligibility before the claim deadline.
The approach transformed what could have been a simple announcement into a multi-day community event, with users sharing their discoveries across social platforms and Discord channels.
Airdrop Claim Portal Closes on November 3
The claim deadline hit on November 3 at 13:00 UTC, officially locking user profiles for the MON token airdrop. After this deadline, users could no longer connect additional wallets or accounts to their profiles. The portal closure marked the end of the eligibility verification phase that began when the portal opened on October 14.
This firm cutoff allowed the Monad Foundation to finalize distribution logistics ahead of the upcoming mainnet launch.
November 24 Launch Date Officially Confirmed
On November 5, the Monad Foundation officially confirmed on X that its token airdrop is scheduled for November 24, offering ecosystem users a firm date for what has been one of the most-watched airdrop events of the year.
The mainnet launch and MON token generation event will occur simultaneously on November 24 at 9 a.m. ET. Eligible participants will receive their MON allocations directly on launch day, with nearly 225,000 active crypto users set to receive tokens after a rigorous anti-sybil sweep.
The allocation targeted users of DeFi protocols on-chain, high-value DEX traders, and long-term holders of notable NFTs like CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins.
Major Exchange and Ecosystem Integrations Locked In
Major exchanges like Kraken will list MON on launch day, while crypto wallets Phantom and Backpack will provide day-one integration. Uniswap and Wormhole are set to enable instant interoperability and trading, ensuring deep liquidity from the moment mainnet goes live.
Early ecosystem projects, including Molandaks and Alloca, are also preparing to go live on launch day, demonstrating the ecosystem’s readiness to support diverse applications from the start.
Pre-Market Trading Heats Up
Unofficial pre-market trading of MON has emerged on Hyperliquid, where MON is currently changing hands around $0.06, up approximately 48% in recent trading sessions. While these pre-market prices don’t represent official valuations, they reflect growing anticipation for the November 24 launch.
The pre-market activity signals strong community interest and provides early price discovery ahead of the official token generation event.
The Road to November 24
With less than three weeks until mainnet, Monad is positioned to deliver on its promise of high-performance EVM compatibility. The November 24 launch represents the culmination of a testnet phase that began in February 2025 and has processed over 2.44 billion transactions while attracting 240+ ecosystem projects.
The simultaneous mainnet launch, token distribution, and exchange listings mark an ambitious coordination effort designed to create immediate utility and liquidity for the MON token and the broader Monad ecosystem.