Monad Airdrop Portal Opens Ahead of Token Launch: A Step Towards Mainnet Debut

Monad has opened its MON airdrop portal ahead of its token launch, inviting eligible users to verify their status. The airdrop is part of the Layer-1 blockchain project's plan to reward its core community members and broader crypto users. Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade has been rolled out on the Sepolia testnet, with a final rehearsal scheduled on the Hoodi network. Monero has released a privacy boost against sneaky network nodes, while the Ethereum Foundation has expanded its privacy push with a dedicated research cluster.

Monad, a Layer-1 blockchain project, has officially opened its airdrop claim portal, marking a significant milestone ahead of its mainnet release. The portal went live on October 14, 2025, giving eligible users until November 3 to verify their eligibility and reserve MON tokens. This long-awaited airdrop has sparked strong anticipation across the crypto community, positioning Monad as a major contender in the next generation of high-performance blockchain ecosystems according to a FinanceFeeds report.

The airdrop is designed to reward core community members and broader crypto users. More than 230,000 users are eligible to participate, alongside 5,500 core community members who have contributed to the project’s early growth. The claim portal allows users to confirm eligibility and reserve tokens, though transfers and trading of MON tokens are not yet enabled. Monad employs Trusta AI’s Sybil detection technology to filter out fraudulent or duplicate accounts, ensuring fairness in token distribution, as FinanceFeeds reported.

Ethereum, meanwhile, has taken a step forward in its upgrade process. The Fusaka upgrade, which aims to lower costs for institutional users and layer-2 networks, has been rolled out on the Sepolia testnet. A final rehearsal is scheduled on the Hoodi network on October 28, after which a mainnet activation date will be set. Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, a data verification method that lets validators process only portions of data, reducing bandwidth needs and lowering costs, according to a CoinDesk report.

While the Monad airdrop and Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade represent significant developments, Monero has also released a privacy boost. The project has implemented measures to counter sneaky network nodes, enhancing its privacy features. Additionally, the Ethereum Foundation has expanded its privacy push with a dedicated research cluster, further emphasizing the importance of privacy in blockchain technology, as CoinDesk noted.

The opening of the Monad airdrop portal signals the beginning of its transition toward a live mainnet environment. Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with users sharing screenshots of successful eligibility verifications across social platforms. As the countdown to Monad’s mainnet release continues, attention will remain on its next major announcements, particularly the release of its tokenomics model, exchange listings, and roadmap for ecosystem expansion, FinanceFeeds added.