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Latham Represents Monad in Launch of Public Mainnet and Token

November 24, 2025
Firm advises the Layer 1 blockchain company in its launch of the high-performance, Ethereum-compatible network.

Monad Foundation, an independent organization dedicated to supporting the development, adoption, and growth of the Monad blockchain protocol, has announced the launch of the Monad Public Mainnet along with the airdrop of its native network token, MON. Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain engineered for speed without sacrificing security or decentralization, all while maintaining full compatibility with the existing Ethereum ecosystem. The launch follows the initial distribution of the MON token on Coinbase’s Token Sales platform, which concluded on Nov. 22.

Latham & Watkins LLP represents Monad Foundation in the mainnet launch with a deal team led by partners Stephen Wink and Stuart Davis, Global Co-Chairs of Latham’s Fintech Industry Group, and partner Gabriel Lakeman, with associates Daphne Lambadariou and Sam Maxson. Advice was also provided on benefits matters by partner Ashley Wagner.

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