An EVM-compatible Layer 1 testnet, Monad offers parallelized execution and low-latency confirmations for high-throughput, low-cost DeFi and smart contracts (Chain ID 10143, MON).
Monad Testnet is an EVM-equivalent Layer 1 using MON for gas, built for developers to benchmark high-throughput, low-latency applications before mainnet. It targets ~1 second block times and up to 10,000 TPS; with faucet-funded MON, average user gas cost is effectively $0, making it ideal for testing DeFi, onchain games, social apps, and cross-chain bridge flows.
Monad stands out for parallel, optimistic EVM execution with deterministic conflict resolution and a superscalar pipeline that separates consensus and execution, while preserving Ethereum bytecode compatibility (no rewrites). Compared with congested L1s and many rollups, it targets ~1s blocks, ~10k TPS, and stable low fees (testnet activity spikes are absorbed without fee spikes due to faucet MON), delivering high throughput while keeping full EVM tooling and composability.
Monad Testnet uses MON as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain MON by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge MON to Monad Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Monad Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Monad Testnet you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Monad Testnet to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send MON on Monad Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Monad Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of MON to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.