TL;DR
MON staking is live as of August 4, 2026, with two tiers: Bonded Staking (up to 12% APY) and Auto Earn (up to 6% APY)
Bonded Staking carries the highest headline rate, with a standard unbonding period when you unstake
Auto Earn activates automatically on eligible balances, no setup required
Available now globally, with a small number of geographic exclusions
If your MON isn’t earning, it’s not working. MON staking is live for our global client base (see exceptions below), making it simple to earn rewards on your MON holdings while helping secure the Monad network. You can start earning in a few clicks, with no technical setup or maintenance required.
MON staking comes in two flavors. Bonded Staking offers rewards of up to 12% APY, the highest headline rate available, with a standard unbonding period of 6-12 hours when you’re ready to unstake. Auto Earn offers up to 6% APY and activates automatically on eligible balances, no setup required. Rewards are automatically compounded to help grow your holdings over time.
We manage all the underlying infrastructure, including validator operations and reward distribution, backed by our track record of operating staking services across proof-of-stake networks at scale. No validator ops, no seed phrases, no headaches. Just put your MON to work and let it earn.
MON Earn is available globally, including the US (excluding New York and Maine residents), UK, EU, Canada, and additional markets. Because staking should be the default, not a sidequest.
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