Monad, the high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, has released the full tokenomics for its upcoming MON token, confirming that more than half of the total supply will be locked at launch. The announcement comes just days before MON becomes the first project to debut through Coinbase’s new token sale platform, marking a major step in the exchange’s expansion into early-stage crypto offerings.
Token Sale Details
According to official information from Coinbase, the MON public sale will run from November 17 at 9:00 a.m. ETthrough November 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Tokens will be priced at $0.025 each, with a minimum bid of $100 and a maximum allocation of $100,000 per participant. A total of 7.5% of MON’s 100 billion token supply (7.5 billion MON) will be available for purchase during the public sale.
Purchases must be made using USD Coin (USDC), and participation will be open to verified Coinbase users across more than 80 countries, including the United States.
Locked Supply and Launch Dynamics
Monad confirmed that 50.6 billion MON tokens (50.6%) will be locked at launch, ensuring long-term stability and reducing immediate sell pressure. These locked tokens are expected to cover core ecosystem incentives, team allocations, and strategic development initiatives.
Industry analysts suggest that this approach, pairing a small public float with a majority locked supply, is designed to create a more sustainable token economy and align incentives with long-term growth.
A Milestone for Coinbase’s Token Platform
The MON sale represents the first-ever public token sale hosted by Coinbase, signaling a shift toward curated token distribution for compliant retail investors. Coinbase plans to host one token sale per month, with each project undergoing a comprehensive review based on team track record, tokenomics, and user interest.
By launching with Monad, a Layer 1 chain known for its parallelized execution and low-latency architecture, Coinbase appears to be targeting high-performance blockchain projects poised to challenge incumbents like Solana and Ethereum.
What’s Next
The sale’s conclusion on November 22 will be followed by MON’s listing on Coinbase’s main exchange, giving investors immediate access to secondary market trading.
If successful, the MON sale could set the tone for how regulated exchanges approach early-stage crypto launches, combining accessibility, transparency, and security for retail participants while helping emerging blockchain ecosystems scale responsibly.
