Monad

How to Prepare for the Monad Airdrop

Wallet Setup and Testnet Access

1. Set up your wallet
   • Read our comprehensive guide for Haha Wallet, the primary wallet for Monad
   • Alternatively, visit the Testnet Monad Explorer Dashboard and connect your existing EVM (Rabby/Metamask) wallet to receive 10 test $MON
   • Add the Monad RPC to your wallet for connection
2. Claim MON test tokens
   • Due to high demand, you may need to obtain MON test tokens from these alternative faucets:
     • Gas.zip
     • ThirdWeb
     • OKX
     • Haha Wallet Discord
     • Owlto

Core Testnet Tasks

1. Complete “Monad Explorer” Layer3 Tasks – The first L3 campaign for Monad
2. Mint the Monadverse NFT (free)
3. Mint the Lil Chogstars NFT (free)
4. Mint the Herb Genesis NFT (free)
5. Deploy a test smart contract on Monad testnet via Owlto
   • Connect your wallet
   • Select basic mode and click on “Deploy”
   • Confirm the transaction in your wallet
6. Explore the Ecosystem page to discover additional Monad projects

DeFi Exploration Tasks

1. Use PancakeSwap on Monad testnet
   • aprMON is now live
   • Stake MON on aPriori via stake.apr.io
   • Add liquidity to explore the testnet functionality
2. Make swaps on Uniswap on the Monad testnet by choosing it via the network button
3. Use Orbiter to make swaps on Monad testnet
4. Make swaps/Provide LP on Ambient Finance on Monad testnet
5. Trade or provide liquidity on Izumi on Testnet
6. Stake/Unstake Testnet MON tokens on Kintsu

Project-Specific Participation

1. Register for Kintsu Beta Access – EXPIRED
   • Visit Kintsu’s website‘s beta access form
   • Connect your social accounts to apply for a Beta Access Pass NFT
   • Share your referral link with friends
2. Apply for FortyTwo Network Node
   • Complete the quiz to get access to the code
   • Visit the application form and fill it with your code
   • Submit your application for node operation
3. Join Fantasy Top
   • Play Fantasy Top for free
   • Claim 15 free cards to compete for prizes and 5,000 whitelist spots
4. Join Curvance‘s Pump 4 Gains game
   • Earn bytes by playing the game, completing tasks, and inviting friends
5. Launch a Coin on NadFun
6. Complete Metaverse’s Monad Farming Vol. 1 tasks and mint the NFT
7. Latest Update: Monad Adds NFT Publishing Task
   1. Visit Magic Eden NFT Marketplace
   2. Select Monad testnet from the network options
   3. Fill in all required information for your NFT
   4. Publish your NFT to the Monad testnet
   5. Share your published NFT with friends to encourage minting

Latest Update: Monad Launches “Break Monad” Gaming Event

Monad has launched a new gaming event called “Break Monad” as part of their Monad Games Week. This event allows users to interact with the Monad network on testnet while playing various games.

Available Games

The event features 11 simple games including:

• Arcane Horizon
• Flappy Trump
• MonagayANIMALS
• And several others

How to Participate

1. Visit the official Monad testnet page
2. Connect your wallet to the platform
3. Scroll to the game list
4. Select a game and start playing

Tips for Maximizing Potential Rewards

1. Early Participation
   • Join testnet activities as soon as they launch
   • Monitor official Monad channels for new task announcements
   • Bookmark this guide for regular updates
2. Transaction Volume
   • Perform multiple transactions on different protocols
   • Interact regularly with the testnet over a sustained period
3. Ecosystem Engagement
   • Participate in as many Monad ecosystem projects as possible
   • Complete all available tasks across different platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Monad mainnet launch?

The testnet launched on February 19th, 2025. The mainnet launch date has not been officially announced yet. Monitor official channels for updates.

How can I buy MONAD tokens?

MON tokens are not available for purchase yet. The token launch details will be announced through official Monad channels. For now, you can only recieve free testnet MON tokens to interact with the ecosystem (refer to the 1st step of the guide)

What makes Monad different from other L1 blockchains?

Monad achieves high performance (10,000 TPS) while maintaining decentralization through parallel execution and custom database architecture (MonadDB).

How often are new tasks added to the Monad ecosystem?

New tasks and ecosystem projects are being added weekly. Check back regularly for updates to this guide.

Do I need technical skills to participate in the Monad testnet?

While some basic blockchain knowledge is helpful, many tasks are designed to be user-friendly. The more technical tasks like deploying contracts have simplified options through tools like Owlto.

Conclusion

Monad presents a significant opportunity for early participants in its ecosystem. By completing the tasks outlined in this guide, you’ll position yourself for potential future token distributions and airdrops. The Monad team continues to add new opportunities for engagement, so check back regularly for updates to this guide as we add new tasks and projects to the list.

Remember that while testnet participation doesn’t guarantee airdrop eligibility, active and diversified engagement with the ecosystem is typically rewarded in successful blockchain projects.