Coinbase has officially launched its first retail-accessible token sale with MON, alongside a major airdrop distributing over three percent of the supply to more than 230,000 eligible users. The coordinated sale-and-airdrop strategy marks one of the most significant U.S. retail token offerings since 2018 and sets the foundation for Monad’s November 24 mainnet launch. Strong Retail Demand Fuels MON Sale on Coinbase The MON sale marks the debut of Coinbase’s revamped token sale platform. Retail traders joined the sale by submitting USDC through a capped allocation system, which limits large orders and helps smaller participants secure a fair share. Interest exceeded expectations despite a fragile market environment. Applications came from over eighty-five thousand verified buyers, pushing total committed capital far above the available supply. At the fixed price of 0.025 USDC per MON, the sale valued Monad at a fully diluted market capitalization of nearly one billion dollars. While the valuation sparked debate among analysts, demand for early exposure to a high-performance EVM-compatible layer 1 proved strong. The launch also arrives at a time when many U.S.-based traders have had limited access to primary token offerings, giving MON outsized visibility. Metric Value Token sale price 0.025 USDC per MON Sale allocation 7.5 percent of the total supply Participants 85,000 plus Estimated FDV at sale Around 1 billion USD Metric Value Learn more: Monad Basics – Understand about the Layer 1 Blockchain Trilemma Even with the strong participation, risks remain. Nearly half of MON’s total supply is scheduled to unlock around the launch window, including the tokens allocated to sale participants, the airdrop recipients, and early ecosystem programs. This concentration of supply can heighten short-term volatility once MON begins trading. Monad Confirms Airdrop for 200,000+ Users To complement the sale, Monad is distributing more than three percent of MON’s supply to early users and contributors. The airdrop is based on a snapshot dated 30 September 2025 and includes five eligibility tracks designed to reward activity rather than low-value farming. According to Monad’s announcement, more than 200,000 addresses qualify. Claiming opened earlier this month and closes shortly before the mainnet launch on 24 November. With its broad recipient base, the airdrop enhances MON’s initial decentralization and gives a meaningful share of supply to users who interacted with the ecosystem before launch. This approach aligns with Monad’s stated goal of distributing ownership to builders and early adopters rather than concentrating tokens among sale participants alone. Learn more: NFTPlazas Beginner’s Crypto Exchange Choices Component Details Airdrop size About 3 to 3.3 percent of the supply Estimated recipients More than 225,000 wallets Snapshot date 30 September 2025 Distribution window Through the week of 24 November Allocation basis Early usage, contribution tracks, ecosystem activity Airdrop Breakdown The combined scale of the sale and airdrop makes MON one of the largest retail-facing token launches of 2025. However, analysts caution that the substantial supply unlock at launch could create turbulent price discovery. In addition, MON’s long-term value will depend on MON’s ability to meet its performance claims and attract a durable developer base. Still, the launch offers a useful case study for how U.S.-regulated platforms may handle primary distribution for new layer 1 networks. Coinbase’s structured sale, paired with Monad’s transparent token allocations, introduces a clearer template for how retail participation and ecosystem incentives can be combined within a compliance-focused environment. The post Coinbase Debuts MON Sale as Monad Finalizes Major Airdrop appeared first on NFT Plazas.Coinbase has officially launched its first retail-accessible token sale with MON, alongside a major airdrop distributing over three percent of the supply to more than 230,000 eligible users. The coordinated sale-and-airdrop strategy marks one of the most significant U.S. retail token offerings since 2018 and sets the foundation for Monad’s November 24 mainnet launch. Strong Retail Demand Fuels MON Sale on Coinbase The MON sale marks the debut of Coinbase’s revamped token sale platform. Retail traders joined the sale by submitting USDC through a capped allocation system, which limits large orders and helps smaller participants secure a fair share. Interest exceeded expectations despite a fragile market environment. Applications came from over eighty-five thousand verified buyers, pushing total committed capital far above the available supply. At the fixed price of 0.025 USDC per MON, the sale valued Monad at a fully diluted market capitalization of nearly one billion dollars. While the valuation sparked debate among analysts, demand for early exposure to a high-performance EVM-compatible layer 1 proved strong. The launch also arrives at a time when many U.S.-based traders have had limited access to primary token offerings, giving MON outsized visibility. Metric Value Token sale price 0.025 USDC per MON Sale allocation 7.5 percent of the total supply Participants 85,000 plus Estimated FDV at sale Around 1 billion USD Metric Value Learn more: Monad Basics – Understand about the Layer 1 Blockchain Trilemma Even with the strong participation, risks remain. Nearly half of MON’s total supply is scheduled to unlock around the launch window, including the tokens allocated to sale participants, the airdrop recipients, and early ecosystem programs. This concentration of supply can heighten short-term volatility once MON begins trading. Monad Confirms Airdrop for 200,000+ Users To complement the sale, Monad is distributing more than three percent of MON’s supply to early users and contributors. The airdrop is based on a snapshot dated 30 September 2025 and includes five eligibility tracks designed to reward activity rather than low-value farming. According to Monad’s announcement, more than 200,000 addresses qualify. Claiming opened earlier this month and closes shortly before the mainnet launch on 24 November. With its broad recipient base, the airdrop enhances MON’s initial decentralization and gives a meaningful share of supply to users who interacted with the ecosystem before launch. This approach aligns with Monad’s stated goal of distributing ownership to builders and early adopters rather than concentrating tokens among sale participants alone. Learn more: NFTPlazas Beginner’s Crypto Exchange Choices Component Details Airdrop size About 3 to 3.3 percent of the supply Estimated recipients More than 225,000 wallets Snapshot date 30 September 2025 Distribution window Through the week of 24 November Allocation basis Early usage, contribution tracks, ecosystem activity Airdrop Breakdown The combined scale of the sale and airdrop makes MON one of the largest retail-facing token launches of 2025. However, analysts caution that the substantial supply unlock at launch could create turbulent price discovery. In addition, MON’s long-term value will depend on MON’s ability to meet its performance claims and attract a durable developer base. Still, the launch offers a useful case study for how U.S.-regulated platforms may handle primary distribution for new layer 1 networks. Coinbase’s structured sale, paired with Monad’s transparent token allocations, introduces a clearer template for how retail participation and ecosystem incentives can be combined within a compliance-focused environment. The post Coinbase Debuts MON Sale as Monad Finalizes Major Airdrop appeared first on NFT Plazas.

                                                                               Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week.                     Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more