Monad, the fast new Layer-1 blockchain, has set the date for its highly anticipated token airdrop, confirming the airdrop portal is scheduled to open on October 14. This news ends long waiting for the project’s community. However, the team is keeping the exact rules for token allocation and eligibility criteria strictly confidential.
Monad Airdrop Claim Portal opens on Tuesday, October 14th
— Monad (mainnet arc) (@monad) October 9, 2025
The Most Important Details Are Missing
Even with the date now firm, Monad has not given out the most critical information. The public is still waiting for answers on several key points:
First, the project has not revealed to the public how many total MON will be placed in the airdrop pool. This amount is important for showing the overall value of the distribution.
Second, Monad has not shared the specific rules for earning the tokens. For example, the team has not clarified if users need a certain number of transactions on the test network. They also have not confirmed if using specific test applications is required to qualify.
Finally, it is still unknown if the project will distribute extra MON to its earliest supporters. Those who have been part of the test network from the start are curious about the possibility of receiving a larger share as a reward for their long-term loyalty.
Users Rush to Complete Final Tasks
Monad raised over $225 million in Series A round – Source: Monad
Monad has received strong financial backing. The company raised over $240 million in total funding. This includes a massive $225 million Series A round led by Paradigm in March 2024. This significant investment makes the October 14 airdrop one of the most highly watched crypto launches of the year. Because the rules are not yet clear, many current users are now quickly working on the test network.
They are trying to finish any last-minute tasks. This includes sending test money and using various test dApps. Users are doing this work because they hope to improve their activity record. They want to make sure they get the best possible position for the final token distribution snapshot.
The company has promised that a full, official announcement with all allocation details will be made public very soon.
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Pre-Launch Market Prices Hint at Massive Valuation
While the airdrop details remain scarce, the market has already aggressively priced the MON token on decentralized derivatives platforms. The pre-launch hype is translating into a colossal implied valuation for Monad, rivaling major established Layer-1 chains.
Traders on Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, have listed MON-USD Hyperliquid-only perpetuals. Based on trading prices, Monad’s Fully Diluted Valuation has been ranging between $13 billion and $18.9 billion in the days leading up to the airdrop claim.
The MON token contracts have been trading at an indicative price range, recently noted near $0.12 to $0.15, which underpins the multi-billion-dollar FDV. For context, some analysts are already projecting a $1 MON price, which would represent a massive return from current pre-market levels, although pre-launch volatility is extremely high.
The pre-market trading for the MON token has seen robust speculative interest. Initial hours post-listing on October 8, 2025, saw trading volume quickly cross $20 million, demonstrating significant anticipation for the token’s official launch.
