The Layer-1 ecosystem is heating up again, and one of the most closely-watched networks of 2025 has just taken a major leap forward. MON token from Monad recently raised hundreds of millions in its public token sale ahead of the mainnet launch on November 24, 2025. The fundraising, sale mechanics and launch blueprint all signal that Monad is positioning itself for serious competition in the high-throughput, Ethereum-compatible blockchain landscape.
Monad has completed its token sale on Coinbase, raising $269 million from over 85,000 participants. The Ethereum-compatible layer-1 blockchain exceeded its initial fundraising goal of $187 million. The public token sale itself offers 7.5 billion MON (7.5 % of total supply) at $0.025 per token, implying a fully diluted valuation of roughly $2.5 billion if fully subscribed.
The sale is being hosted on Coinbase’s newly launched regulated token-launch platform, accessible in more than 80 countries including the U.S. Participation rules include a minimum bid of $100, a maximum bid of $100,000, and a special allocation algorithm that prioritizes smaller bids to encourage broad retail access.
Additional mechanics include a short lock-up period for early sales, token airdrops for eligible participants, and clear vesting schedules for team and investor holdings. More than 50.6 % of the total 100 billion MON token supply is locked at launch, aimed at reducing short-term sell pressure and promoting longer-term alignment.
Monad will transition from testnet to mainnet on November 24, 2025 at 9 a.m. ET, at the same time that the token generation event (TGE) occurs and tokens begin circulating. The network claims to be EVM-compatible, supporting Ethereum smart contracts and tooling, while aiming for consumer-grade performance: up to 10,000 transactions per second, sub-second finality, and near-zero gas fees according to project declarations.
At launch day:
Airdrop recipients (nearly 225,000 users) will receive allocations.
Major wallets and infrastructure providers will support MON token listing and staking.
Exchanges have confirmed day-one trading including major platforms.
Validator network setup is expected to begin with dozens or hundreds of operators entering.
Monad’s token sale and launch combination matter for several reasons:
Hosting a public sale on Coinbase’s newly acquired token-launch platform represents a shift in how crypto networks raise capital. Rather than opaque private rounds, Monad’s model offers transparent, regulated sale mechanics, broad retail access, and a clear timing path from fundraising to utility.
By emphasizing full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility combined with high performance throughput, Monad attempts to marry developer familiarity (Solidity, EVM tooling) with consumer-grade speed and economics. For networks seeking to capture the next billion users, that is meaningful.
Pre-market trading already indicates strong interest: speculative pricing and volumes on decentralized platforms show early demand. With listing day set and a clear public sale price, market participants will watch supply, demand, unlock schedules and ecosystem activity.
Monad’s tokenomics are highly structured:
Total supply: 100 billion MON.
Public sale: 7.5 billion MON (7.5%).
Community airdrop: 3.3%.
Ecosystem development: 38.5%.
Team: 27% (vested over multiple years).
Investors: 19.7%.
Treasury/operational reserves: ~4%.
Most tokens are locked and scheduled for long-term vesting. Staking eligibility excludes locked tokens, emphasizing alignment with network growth rather than immediate rewards.
From launch, the network plans to focus on developer grants, validator onboarding, liquidity incentives, and building DeFi and application ecosystems that plug into MON as gas, staking and governance.
Key milestone indicators for Monad include:
Token listing on major exchanges and initial trading volume.
Developer uptake and dApp deployment in the first weeks post-launch.
Validator participation, decentralization metrics and network security.
Actual performance metrics (throughput, latency, fees) under live network conditions.
Ecosystem partnerships, liquidity provider commitments and early DeFi builds.
Token unlock schedule and market behavior around early vesting cliff dates.
Monad’s recent token sale and upcoming mainnet launch mark a major event in the blockchain infrastructure calendar of 2025. With transparent public access to a high-profile Layer-1, regulated platform hosting, and performance promises built for the next wave of adoption, the project is positioning itself for meaningful impact.
For both retail and institutional participants tracking the Layer-1 race this year, Monad deserves attention. While execution risks remain material, the alignment of sale mechanics, infrastructure timing and market access may make this one of the most significant network launches of the year.
If the network hits its targets, the ripple effects across ecosystem activity, token value and developer migration could be substantial. The countdown to November 24 is now on—and with it, a major chapter begins for a new entrant into the blockchain infrastructure space.
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