Monad Launches MON Staking With Up to 12% APY Across Two Tiers

Staking Options Now Active

Monad activated MON staking on August 4, offering two distinct reward structures. Bonded Staking carries the higher headline rate at up to 12% APY but requires an unbonding period when users choose to unstake. Auto Earn, the second tier, yields up to 6% APY and activates automatically on eligible balances without requiring additional setup or ongoing maintenance.

Global Availability With Limited Exclusions

Staking is now available to Monad's global client base, with a small number of geographic exclusions. The company positioned staking as a low-friction way for MON holders to earn rewards while supporting network security. Users can begin earning within a few clicks with no technical configuration or active management required.

Product Design

The dual-tier structure targets different user preferences: active traders or those who may need liquidity can use Auto Earn, while holders willing to commit capital for longer periods can access the higher Bonded Staking rate. Both options integrate directly into existing Monad accounts, reducing barriers to participation.

Why It Matters

For Traders

MON holders now face a clear incentive to lock or park idle tokens rather than hold in cold storage, which could reduce spot market liquidity in the near term.

For Investors

The staking launch signals Monad is moving toward mainnet maturity and establishing token economics mechanisms to support long-term holder retention.

For Builders

Staking infrastructure is now live on Monad; protocols building on the network can model their own staking or incentive mechanics against these baseline rates.