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# Monad

Monad is a blockchain platform that stands out for its high performance and Ethereum compatibility, designed to address the scalability and efficiency challenges faced by existing blockchain technolog

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Monad is a high-performance, Layer 1 blockchain that aims to address the scalability limitations of existing networks, particularly Ethereum, while maintaining full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This means developers can deploy their existing Ethereum smart contracts and use familiar tools (like MetaMask) on Monad without modification.

Official reference : <https://docs.monad.xyz/node-ops/>