The Monad Foundation has officially announced the long-awaited MON Airdrop , confirming that Token can now be claimed through the verified portal at claim.monad.xyz.
The Airdrop will distribute MON Token to 5,500 Monad community members and nearly 225,000 participants from the wider crypto ecosystem. The claim period will be open until November 3, 2025.
Community Chia as Market Bets on November Release
The foundation said the distribution is intended to reward “those who eat, sleep, and live crypto,” making long-time blockchain users the first holders before Monad launches its public mainnet.
The project emphasizes community engagement, noting that members identified through Monad Community Recognizers and the Monad Cards initiative played a key Vai in selection.
Eligible recipients fall into five categories: Monad Community, On-Chain Users, Crypto Community, Crypto Contributors, and Monad Developers. Those who meet multiple criteria may request a combined allocation.
The portal requires the use of Privy for authentication, allowing users to verify ownership via EVM or Solana wallets as well as Twitter, Discord, or email.
The fund warns of fake sites and emphasizes that there is no advantage to claiming early. It also details its anti-sybil protection measures, using Trusta AI to detect bots and manual verification to ensure accounts are authentic.
Market skepticism persists despite portal launch
Traders remain Chia on when full distribution will occur. According to data from Polymarket , only 5% expect October 31, while 93% bet on late November and 98% on December 31.
Source: PolyMarketThat caution mirrors BeInCrypto's report , which said enthusiasm remains high despite previous delays. Some traders expressed frustration, alleging that many testnet users were not eligible for the Airdrop.
The MON Airdrop is aimed at experienced Web3 users—from DeFi traders and Non-Fungible Token collectors to contributors like SEAL 911 member ZachXBT and Protocol Guild developers. The foundation has clarified that Monad and Category Labs employees are not eligible.
Analysts say the event is part of a larger wave of community-driven Token Issuance . Airdrop tied to mainnet launches are becoming a major driver of user participation across the crypto space.
According to Dragonfly's State of Airdrops Report 2025 , restrictive US policies have excluded millions of US users from claiming Token, causing an estimated loss of $1.8 billion to $2.6 billion in lost revenue from 2020 to 2024 and causing many blockchain projects to move abroad to ensure regulation.
While anticipation for Monad remains strong, the timing and execution of the MON Airdrop will ultimately determine how much users trust the upcoming mainnet launch.
