Author: harpaljadeja.eth (evm/acc)
Compiled by: TechFlow
Monad is a fully EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, optimized for high throughput and low latency.
It adopts a brand-new architecture (including the MonadBFT consensus mechanism, RaptorCast network, asynchronous and parallel execution, Just-In-Time compilation (JIT), and a custom MonadDb database), achieving approximately 10,000+ TPS (transactions per second), block times of about 400 milliseconds, and finality in about 800 milliseconds.
Notably, Monad fully retains compatibility with EVM and RPC, so all existing Solidity contracts, development tools, and wallets can be used directly without any additional adjustments!
Monad is committed to pushing the boundaries of decentralization and blockchain scalability. With Monad, developers can enjoy faster block production and higher throughput without changing their Solidity or Web3 workflows.
In this article, I will introduce you to some resources to help you better understand Monad and get started with development!
Monad is designed to work seamlessly with standard Ethereum development tools.
In particular, Foundry and Hardhat are fully supported, and other tools such as Remix and Scaffold-ETH can also be used without issues.
You can refer to the relevant guides to deploy and verify smart contracts!
Please ensure you are using Foundry version v1.5.0+ and Viem version v2.40.0+.
Image: Monad infrastructure and development tools
Network Information
If you need information such as chain ID, block explorer, and RPC URL, you can refer to the network information page (which includes details for both mainnet and testnet).
Image: Monad mainnet network information
Migrating Applications from Other EVM Chains to Monad
If you are migrating applications from other EVM chains to Monad, the "Deployment Summary" will be your most valuable reference.
This document contains network information, protocol addresses already deployed on Monad, and various differences between Monad and Ethereum that you need to be aware of when migrating applications!
Monad Deployment Summary for Developers
Image: Monad deployment summary for developers
Monad supports the EIP-7702 proposal and comes with reserve balance conditions. You can learn more about it here.
Best Practices for High-Performance Applications
The Monad documentation also provides excellent guides on high-performance applications, covering best practices such as which RPC methods to use, how to make batch calls, and when to use indexers.
Best Practices for High-Performance Application Development
Image: Best practices for high-performance applications
Gas Pricing
The "Gas Pricing Documentation" can help you understand the differences in gas opcodes between Monad and Ethereum, which are particularly important when deploying on Monad.
Image: Monad Gas Pricing Guide
Development Tools and Infrastructure
Monad currently boasts the richest ecosystem of development tools and infrastructure on mainnet!
You can browse the various service providers mentioned in the Monad documentation or quickly check the snapshot tweet posted by @keoneHD:
Tweet link
Monad Tools and Infrastructure Documentation
Image: Tools and infrastructure on Monad
If you need to use a service provider that is not yet available on Monad mainnet, please feel free to contact us!
Monad Architecture
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of Monad's internal mechanisms, you can visit the Monad Architecture section in the documentation.
This section provides detailed explanations of several core technologies in Monad, including Parallel Execution, the MonadBFT consensus mechanism,
and the MonadDB database.
Monad Architecture Explained
Image: Monad architecture
Looking for Application Development Guides?
If you are new to Web3 or looking for application development guides, there is an excellent section in the Monad documentation specifically for developers who want to start building on Monad.
This includes detailed guides on how to use indexers, wallet connection SDKs, and even MCP and x402 applications!
Monad Application Development Guide
Image: Guidance for development on Monad
Looking for Templates?
The Monad documentation also provides templates for Farcaster Mini applications. Yes, Farcaster applications are fully supported on Monad mainnet, including the @farcaster_xyz wallet!
Farcaster Mini Application Template
Image: Farcaster mini app template
Mobile Application Template
The Monad documentation also provides templates for building mobile applications using React Native!
Mobile Application Template
Image: Mobile application template
I strongly recommend browsing the different sections of the Monad documentation, as there is a wealth of useful content that can answer most of your questions!
If you still need help finding certain resources, feel free to contact me :)
