Monad (MON)
CryptoScore Pro global score : 65/100 (computed on 2026-10-28)
Monad is a next-generation Layer 1 smart contract platform designed to address Ethereum’s scalability bottlenecks by introducing a parallelized EVM architecture, enabling developers to deploy high-throughput, low-latency applications without sacrificing security or decentralization. Unlike traditional Layer 1 chains that rely on sequential execution, Monad leverages a novel consensus mechanism called MonadBFT, combined with a parallelized database layer (MonadDb), to achieve 10,000+ transactions per second (TPS) while maintaining full EVM compatibility. This positions Monad as a direct competitor to Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions—such as Arbitrum or Optimism—but with the added advantage of native Layer 1 scalability, targeting enterprises, DeFi protocols, and gaming applications requiring real-time processing. The project’s backing by Animoca Brands, eGirl Capital, Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures, and Galaxy Digital underscores its ambition to bridge the gap between high-performance blockchains and mainstream adoption, though its recent launch (November 2025) means it remains unproven in production environments. The absence of audits and minimal developer activity raise immediate…
Scores by pillar
| Technology | 40/100 |
|---|---|
| Tokenomics | 38/100 |
| Team | 49/100 |
| Adoption | 89/100 |
| Liquidity | 88/100 |
| Compliance | 85/100 |
Market data
| Price | $0.0219 |
|---|---|
| Market cap | $259.00M |
| 24h volume | $13.99M |
| Market cap rank | #186 |
| 24h change | +1.88% |
| 7d change | -2.92% |
| Blockchain | Monad |
| Sector | Layer 1 (L1) |
Analysis
Monad is built on a parallel EVM architecture, a system that processes multiple transactions simultaneously. This Layer 1, or base blockchain, uses MonadBFT for consensus and MonadDb for data. The token is used to power a smart contract platform for gaming and DeFi.