With the official launch of the Monad Network, Coinage x DAIC proudly steps in as a day-one validator!
We closely tracked Monad's progress during its testnet phases, and we are extremely enthusiastic about the foundation the team has delivered. We view this as a major milestone and are honored to contribute to the long-term security and stability of the network.
Why Monad?
Most high-performance chains force developers to choose: go fast or stay compatible. Monad does both. It processes 10,000 transactions per second with blocks every 0.4 seconds and settles transactions almost instantly. The best part? It is EVM-compatible. That means developers can actually run their projects without spending months rewriting everything, and users don't have to learn a completely new ecosystem.
The technical innovation behind Monad's performance comes from asynchronous architecture and optimistic parallel execution. Monad decouples consensus from execution - consensus happens first, then execution runs simultaneously with the next block's consensus phase. This allows validators to propose new blocks continuously without waiting for execution completion, preventing execution time from limiting transaction throughput.
Within this asynchronous architecture, Monad processes transactions that don't share common dependencies in parallel, while maintaining the linear ordering that applications expect. MonadBFT, the network's custom Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus mechanism, coordinates this execution pipeline and maintains security across the validator set.
This architecture is supported by MonadDB, a specialized state database that stores blockchain state on SSD rather than requiring the massive RAM allocations typical of high-performance chains. This design significantly reduces hardware requirements for validators while improving performance.
There's an Ecosystem Ready
Stepping into the Monad network feels seamless because the environment is already built out. Monad's launch was supported by significant ecosystem activity, with over 300 projects launched or are launching in the network's first days. This isn't just a niche group of projects, it includes everything from complex financial tools to gaming, AI, and NFTs, indicating diversified development rather than concentration in any single category.
The technical side is equally ready, with LayerZero and Wormhole ensuring users can bring assets over from 50+ other networks instantly. When you add in live trading infrastructure from Orderly and Ambient, plus cost-effective data from Pyth, it’s clear this network is built for immediate, heavy-duty adoption.
About DAIC Capital
DAIC Capital is a company based in Linz, Austria, that provides Web3 infrastructure and a non-custodial staking platform. The company runs validators on more than 50 blockchain networks and manages more than $160 million in staked assets for 29,100 stakers.
A key feature of DAIC’s service is its Slashing & Insurance Fund that absorbs the operational risks of running nodes, covering up to 80% of losses in the unlikely event of downtime.
In February 2024, the company entered into a partnership with Coinage, a well-known blockchain media platform, to establish the "Coinage x DAIC" validator brand. This collaboration brings together the community behind the fastest-growing name in Web3 media and DAIC's deep technical expertise across EigenLayer, Cosmos, Sui, and other primary networks. Additionally, the team performs blockchain research, publishing guides and reports on topics such as tokenomics, infrastructure design, and ecosystem development.
