Monad vs Solana
Monad is a high-performance parallel EVM layer-1; Solana is the cheapest, fastest non-EVM chain. Here is how they compare for launching a token.
Quick comparison
| Monad | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Parallel EVM layer-1 | Non-EVM layer-1 |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Wallet | MetaMask | Phantom / Solflare |
| Gas coin | MON | SOL |
| Typical fee | Very low | < $0.01 |
EVM vs non-EVM
Monad runs the EVM with parallel execution, so it uses the universal ERC-20 standard with MetaMask - familiar to most builders - at very high throughput. Solana is a non-EVM chain using SPL with Phantom. If you want ERC-20 compatibility plus high speed, Monad wins; if you want the biggest non-EVM meme ecosystem, Solana leads.
Fees & speed
Both are fast and cheap. Solana is a fraction of a cent with ~400 ms finality; Monad is a high-throughput parallel EVM with low fees. For most launches the difference is small.
Which should you choose?
Choose Monad for ERC-20 + MetaMask at very high speed; choose Solana for the cheapest fees and the biggest non-EVM meme scene. Launch on either: create on Monad or create on Solana.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monad EVM-compatible?
Yes - Monad runs the EVM and uses ERC-20 with MetaMask. Solana is non-EVM and uses SPL with Phantom.
Which is cheaper?
Both are very cheap. Solana is a fraction of a cent; Monad is a low-fee high-throughput EVM.
What coin pays gas?
MON on Monad, SOL on Solana.
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