Why Meme Coins Are Exploding on Monad

The Economics of Meme Coins

At their core, meme coins thrive on community, liquidity, and virality. On Monad, the combination of near-zero fees and sub-second finality makes it possible to trade meme coins without friction. According to Cointelegraph, meme coins account for more than 35% of trading activity on Solana as of mid-2025, and Monad is seeing similar early trends.

The Role of nad.fun

nad.fun, often described as Monad’s answer to Pump.fun, allows users to launch meme tokens in minutes. Each token follows a bonding curve model that automatically manages liquidity and progression to Uniswap v3 once certain thresholds are met. This mechanism lowers the barrier to entry for creators and speculators alike.

Community-First Adoption

Meme coins aren’t just about speculation—they’re about identity and belonging. Communities rally around shared symbols, jokes, and narratives. On Monad, where the ecosystem is still young, meme coins are effectively grassroots marketing. Every viral token brings new users to the chain, some of whom later discover more serious DeFi and NFT opportunities.

Risks and Sustainability

Of course, the risks are real. Many meme coins collapse within weeks or even days, leaving late entrants with heavy losses. Rug pulls and scams are a constant danger. However, the same could be said for Solana’s meme coin boom, yet it still managed to bring massive visibility and liquidity to the chain (Decrypt).

Looking Ahead

If Monad follows Solana’s trajectory, meme coins may become a permanent fixture of its culture. The key will be balancing fun and speculation with sustainable infrastructure and developer support. If the Monad core team and community can ensure a healthy ecosystem around nad.fun and beyond, meme coins may be less a passing fad and more the first chapter in Monad’s mainstream adoption story.