Monad, a high-speed Layer 1 blockchain, has revealed the long-awaited details of its tokenomics and mainnet launch. The team confirmed that more than half of its MON tokens will remain locked at launch, signaling a controlled and sustainable rollout strategy. The announcement also marked a major milestone for Coinbase, which will debut its new token sales platform with Monad’s public offering.
Coinbase to Host MON Token Sale
The MON public sale will open on November 17 at 9 a.m. ET and run until November 22 at 9 p.m. ET. Coinbase users in over 80 countries, including the United States, will be able to participate. A total of 7.5% of the entire MON supply will be available for purchase at $0.025 per token, with a minimum bid of $100 and a maximum cap of $100,000 per participant. This makes Monad one of the first major projects to tap into Coinbase’s new ICO infrastructure.
Tokenomics and Distribution
Over 50% of MON Tokens Locked at Launch
Monad’s total token supply stands at 100 billion MON, with 50.6 billion—or 50.6%—locked at launch. These locked tokens cannot be staked and will follow defined vesting schedules. The locked portion includes allocations for the team, investors, and the Category Labs Treasury (formerly Monad Labs). The remaining unlocked tokens include 7.5% for the public sale and 3.3% for airdrops, alongside tokens reserved for ecosystem development.
Token Distribution and Ecosystem Growth
According to the Monad Foundation, 38.5% of the total token supply is dedicated to ecosystem development, 27% goes to the team, and 19.7% to investors. The Category Labs Treasury will hold 4% for long-term operations and strategic projects. The foundation said it plans to manage these resources carefully over the coming years through grants, incentives, and validator delegation programs.
Mainnet Launch
Mainnet Launch Set for November 24
The $MON token sale leads directly into the launch of the Monad Public Mainnet on November 24. The network aims to deliver the speed of Solana with the decentralization of Ethereum, powered by $225 million in funding and two years of development.
Monad’s tokenomics reveal a cautious yet ambitious start, balancing investor protection with ecosystem sustainability. With over half of its tokens locked and a strong strategic allocation, Monad seems determined to establish a stable foundation as it enters the competitive Layer 1 arena.