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Blockchain newcomer Monad Labs has received a $225 million investment led by Paradigm, with participation from Electric Capital, Greenoaks, and others. The investment aims to support the development of Monad’s Blockchain and position it to compete with established rivals such as Ethereum, Solana, and Sui.
Ethereum Infrastructure Rebuilt from Scratch
Monad’s approach involves meticulously reconstructing Ethereum‘s blockchain infrastructure from scratch while maintaining support for running smart contracts and offering improved transaction speed, scalability, and cost efficiency. Monad’s founder Keone Hon stated that the project’s distinguishing feature lies in its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing for seamless transition of applications built for Ethereum into the Monad ecosystem.
This strategic alignment with EVM serves as a gateway for developers, paving the way for the adoption of Monad’s Blockchain without significant changes to existing applications. At the end of Monad’s intensive two-year development journey, the goal is to meet the urgent need for a high-performance EVM-based blockchain solution.
Despite strong competition in the blockchain world, Monad’s strategic focus on EVM compatibility has caught the attention of investors. This move is expected to easily attract developers to the network and facilitate the growth of the ecosystem.
Distinct Vision Sets It Apart from Other Layer-1 Blockchains
In a constantly evolving and changing world, it is observed that each Layer-1 blockchain competes to offer unique advantages in terms of high transaction volume, cost efficiency, and developer accessibility.
Monad’s differentiated proposition leverages Hon’s extensive experience at the renowned high-frequency trading firm Jump Trading, focusing on the capacity to meet demanding requirements such as high-frequency transactions. Monad’s vision extends beyond traditional financial applications, offering a variety of use cases from gaming to decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
