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Monad took a significant leap forward Wednesday as it launched its public testnet, offering developers and users the opportunity to experience its high-speed, scalable, and EVM-compatible blockchain platform. This launch follows the successful closed testnet phase, with a mainnet launch slated for late 2025.
What’s the Scoop?
- Public Testnet Launch: Monad unveils its public testnet, a major milestone following its closed testnet phase. Developers can explore its features ahead of the mainnet's late 2025 debut.
- Innovative Capabilities: The testnet boasts a 300M gas/s limit, designed for testing blockchain performance and stability in real-world scenarios, including dApp deployment and transaction processes.
- EVM Compatibility: Monad offers complete compatibility with Ethereum's EVM, easing the transition for
Ethereum developers and supporting a wide range of decentralized applications. - Robust Funding: Monad secured $225 million in Series A funding from major players like
Paradigm and 
Coinbase Ventures, underscoring confidence in its high-throughput, EVM-compatible blockchain vision.
Monad Testnet is live.
— Monad ⨀ (@monad_xyz) February 19, 2025
Try it out here: https://t.co/QoJwPxRBTC pic.twitter.com/Inzvzd5Xl1
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