Get started on Monad

1. Step 1

   Install a wallet

   Pick a trusted EVM wallet such as MetaMask, Phantom or Rabby. Download it only from the official website or app store.

2. Step 2

   Back up your recovery phrase

   Write the 12 or 24 words on paper and store them offline. Anyone who has them controls your funds. No real app will ever ask for them.

3. Step 3

   Add the Monad network

   Many wallets include Monad already. If not, add it from a trusted source such as the official Monad docs, then switch to it.

4. Step 4

   Get some MON

   Buy MON on an exchange that supports Monad withdrawals, or bridge assets from another chain. Send a small test amount first.

5. Step 5

   Make your first transaction

   Send a small transfer to yourself or a friend. Notice how quickly it confirms and how small the fee is.

6. Step 6

   Explore apps carefully

   Open an app, connect your wallet, and read every signature request before approving. Start small while you learn.

Understanding signature requests

When an app asks you to sign, your wallet shows what you're approving. A transfer moves tokens. An approval lets a contract spend a token for you, sometimes without limit. A message signature proves you own the wallet. If anything looks unclear or the amount is unexpected, reject it.

Tips for your first week

• Bookmark the apps you trust and open them from bookmarks.
• Keep a little MON for gas at all times.
• Review and revoke old token approvals regularly.
• Use a hardware wallet for larger balances.