Just over 100 days after launching its testnet, Monad already has a massive ecosystem with hundreds of dApps and thousands of NFTs. This might seem like luck, but the truth is that even before the testnet, Monad was already investing in its ecosystem.
In this text, I’ll introduce you to the Monad Madness and Monad Mach events.
Monad Madness
Monad Madness is a global pitch competition created to give a stage to early-stage teams in the Monad ecosystem.
With US$1 million in prizes and over US$60 million in potential investment, startups with an MVP have the chance to pitch their ideas to dozens of VCs, gain visibility, and accelerate their fundraising rounds.
There were 3 editions:
📍 New York: October 2–4, 2024 ($524k in prizes)
The winners of this edition were:
- EarnOS
- SauceGG
- LEVR bet
- Hyperplex
- Plato
- Symphony
More details: https://madness.monad.xyz/madness-events/madness-new-york-2024
📍 Bangkok: November 16–17, 2024 ($500k in prizes)
The winners of this edition were:
- RarebetSports
- Kizzy
- SparkBall
- Dusted
- Jigsaw
- Mozi
- Pulse
More details: https://madness.monad.xyz/madness-events/madness-bangkok-2024
📍 Hong Kong: April 9, 2025 (~$255k in prizes)
The winners of this edition were:
- Ammo
- GM Network
- TypeX
- Likwid fi
- Morpheus Farm
More details: https://madness.monad.xyz/madness-events/madness-hong-kong-2025
Monad Mach
Monad Mach is Monad’s acceleration program.
During this period, participating projects receive intensive mentorship, join MasterClasses and Workshops, validate product and marketing strategies, and get ready to grow within the Monad ecosystem.
Each edition focuses on a stage or niche — like Mach 1, aimed at early-stage builders, and Mach 2, dedicated exclusively to NFT collections.
Monad Mach 1
This program had 6 participants (source: https://x.com/monad_eco/status/1852059211389079972)
- Arbiter Finance
- Forty Two Network
- PlaybackNet
- Play Anterris
- No Mo Lonely Life
- Dusted App
Monad Mach 2
In total, 80 teams joined this program — among them, several NFTs that are currently very well known in the community.
See the full list here: https://x.com/monad_eco/status/1884056769241981127
Conclusion
Long before the testnet, Monad was already boosting the development of dApps and NFTs on its blockchain.
Besides the events I mentioned, there are many other initiatives that show how Monad supports builders — and this is reflected in the fast growth of its ecosystem.
