# Monad

> Speed without sacrifice. Welcome to Monad.

Monad lets users build on an EVM-compatible Layer 1 with high throughput, sub‑second finality, and low hardware requirements.

Monad helps developers run EVM smart contracts on a high‑performance Layer 1. It uses parallel execution, asynchronous consensus, and a custom state database to speed up transactions and reduce costs while keeping Ethereum bytecode compatibility. Users can deploy existing Solidity code and use familiar tooling.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2020-12-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/monad

## Products

- [Monad L1](https://thegrid.id/profiles/monad): Monad is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain with high throughput and sub‑second finality. It uses parallel execution, asynchronous consensus, and a custom state database to improve performance while keeping Ethereum bytecode compatibility. (L1, Live, Main Product)

## Assets

- [MONAD (MON)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/monad): MON is the native token of the Monad network. It is used for paying transaction fees and staking to secure the network through proof of stake. As the gas token for a high-throughput EVM-compatible chain, MON is required for all on-chain activity, making it central to every transaction and smart contract interaction on the network. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://monad.xyz)
- [Documentation](https://docs.monad.xyz)
- [Blog](https://blog.monad.xyz)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://www.monad.xyz/brand-and-media-kit)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.monad.xyz/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.monad.xyz/terms-of-service)
- [Forum](https://forum.monad.xyz)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/monad)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monad-foundation)
- [Discord](http://discord.gg/monad)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/monad_xyz)

## Relationships

- [Portal](https://thegrid.id/profiles/portal): Subsidiary

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