What is Monad?
Monad is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to be faster, more scalable, and cost-effective while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This means developers who have built on Ethereum can easily transition to Monad without learning new tools or standards. Monad currently is in the Testnet phase.
Key Features:
EVM Compatibility – Seamless integration for Ethereum-based developers, applications, wallets, and tools.
High Throughput – Capable of processing up to 10,000 transactions per second (compared to Ethereum’s ~15 TPS).
Low Fees – Transactions cost less than one cent.
Fast Block Times – One-second block finality ensures quick confirmations.
Minimal Hardware Requirements – Designed for efficiency and accessibility.
How Does Monad Work?
Monad’s infrastructure is built to optimize blockchain transaction processing. Unlike traditional EVM chains, Monad employs a custom EVM architecture that enhances performance by utilizing multiple virtual machines to handle transactions more efficiently.
While the technical details remain undisclosed, Monad promises full compatibility with Ethereum’s developer tooling, wallets, and analytics/indexing services. This means both users and developers can transition smoothly without adopting new standards.
How do I get Testnet tokens?
Please follow Monad's official guide here.
Note: Magic Eden does not endorse or verify third-party bridge services. Please perform your own due diligence.
Discover NFT Collections on Monad Testnet
Browse and collect exciting new NFTs on Monad! You can:
Use the search bar to find specific collections.
Explore featured collections in the carousel.
Track popular collections based on volume trends.
Start collecting today! Visit Magic Eden’s EVM marketplace on Monad here:
Note: US users will be redirected to https://magiceden.us/monad
How to Add Monad Testnet to Your EVM Wallet
Option 1: Connect via Magic Eden
Visit Magic Eden and connect your wallet.
Select Monad and sign in.
Option 2: Manually Add Monad Testnet (Metamask Example)
Open MetaMask and navigate to Add a network manually.
Enter the following details:
Network Name: Monad Testnet
Network URL:https://testnet-rpc.monad.xyz
Chain ID: 10143
Currency Symbol: MON
Block Explorer URL: https://testnet.monadexplorer.com/
Click Approve, and you're all set!
Please note: Monad is not yet supported in the Magic Eden wallet.
Adding wMON into your EVM Wallet (Metamask Example)
How to Import Wrapped Monad (wMON) on Monad Testnet
Navigate to your token list on Monad Testnet.
Click on the three dots (⋮) and select Import Tokens.
Enter the Wrapped Monad (wMON) contract address:
0x760AfE86e5de5fa0Ee542fc7B7B713e1c5425701Click Approve. Once approved, wMON will appear in your token list.
How to unwrap wMON using an external platform:
Go to a swap site such as Uniswap or Pancake Swap.
Enable Testnet Mode in your profile settings.
Swap wMON for MON.
How to unwrap wMON using a contract.
Go to the wMON (Wrapped Monad) Contract on MonadExplorer, Find the wMON contract address for the correct network (e.g.,Monad Testnet). The official Wrapped Monad contract is: 🔗 here
Connect Your Wallet Click “Connect to Web3” (usually at the top right of the contract page). Connect your MetaMask or any Web3 wallet.
Access the "Write Contract" Tab Click on "Write as Proxy" (if available). Look for the
withdraw(uint256 amount)function. This function allows you to unwrap wMON back into MON.Enter the Amount to Withdraw The amount should be in wei (1 MON = 10¹⁸ MON). Example: 1 wMON =
1000000000000000000(1 followed by 18 zeros).Confirm the Transaction Click Write once and approve the transaction in your wallet. You will receive MON in your wallet, and your wMON balance will decrease.
Ready to Explore Monad on Magic Eden?
You’re now ready to experience Monad Testnet on our EVM marketplace!
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