Monad (MON)
An overview on staking MON with Pier Two
Stake MON with Pier Two
Pier Two is an official genesis validator and is ready to accept delegators on day one. Our service offers secure, non-custodial staking for MON tokens on the Monad network — with tailored solutions for institutional clients and ecosystem participants.
Overview
Monad is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain focused on parallel execution for ultra-fast throughput, without sacrificing security or decentralisation. MON is its native token used for staking, and aligning participant incentives in the ecosystem. Users earn rewards by delegating their MON tokens to validators like Pier Two, who create blocks and keep the network secure.
Rewards
Staking MON allows delegators to earn a combination of inflation rewards, and network fees.
Staking Mechanism
Staking MON is non-custodial and uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) mechanism where validators are elected by their stake weight to produce blocks on your behalf. MON tokens are delegated to validators like Pier Two while remaining under your control.
MON Staking Parameters
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Mainnet Launch | November 24, 2025 |
| Minimum Stake | No minimum |
| Unstaking Duration | Staked MON will take up to 5.5 hours to unstake |
| Reward Rate | Currently projected to deliver an 8-12% APY. Rewards include inflationary block rewards. |
| Pier Two Commission | 5% p.a. of all inflation rewards. |
Pier Two Infrastructure
Pier Two's Monad Validator infrastructure operates on high-performance bare-metal servers in an Australian Tier-III+ data center, with low-latency global connectivity.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD EPYC Series |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
Ways to Stake
Choose from the supported methods below to participate in the Genesis Validator Rewards Program:
Stake via Interface
Delegate MON tokens via an official staking platform when it becomes available.
Coming Soon
Use Staking SDK CLI
Use the provided CLI to perform staking operations such as adding a validator, delegating, or claiming rewards.
Custodians
Pier Two is an approved staking provider for BitGo, Fireblocks, Anchorage, and more.
Contact us for details.
Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Staking MON have any risks?
When you delegate your MON tokens to Pier Two, you retain full custody of your funds and it is your responsibility to keep them secure. The act of delegating to a validator does not transfer tokens. Staking, therefore does not carry any counterparty risk like lending does. There is currently no slashing active on Monad, so your primary risk to consider is the opportunity cost that differences in performance might create when staking to one validator over another.
How can I monitor my delegation and rewards?
You can view your delegations and reward accumulation on MonadVision by searching your address or our validator, and see network-wide metrics on gmonads.
When are rewards distributed?
Rewards accrue at the end of each epoch (5.5 hours).
Do rewards auto-compound or do they need manual action?
MON rewards are not automatically added to your stake delegation. After each epoch, rewards accrue and you'll need to manually claim or restake them to compound your rewards.
Why Stake with Pier Two
Pier Two is an enterprise-grade, non-custodial staking provider, trusted by institutions, custodians, exchanges, funds, and layer-1s around the world. We focus on performance, transparency, and security — without ever taking custody of client assets.
- Founded in 2018, focused on high-touch client relationships
- #1 all-time on the Rated Network for Ethereum validator performance
- ISO 27001:2022, SOC-2 Type I, SOC-2 Type II, and NORS certified for institutional-grade security
Contact Us
If you would like to stake with Pier Two, please contact us at [email protected]
Updated 24 days ago