The Pipeline

Chainlink, the industry-standard oracle platform, is now bridging Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC) from Base to Monad, the high-performance EVM blockchain built for high-frequency finance, enabling it to flow into the Monad DeFi ecosystem. Powered by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), cbBTC holders can now bridge directly from Base into the Monad DeFi economy. Applications like Curvance and Neverland are already adopting cbBTC markets on Monad.Chainlink CCIP is unlocking new opportunities for Monad builders to develop a new set of primitives around cbBTC. Users can now bridge cbBTC from Base to Monad, enabling Bitcoin-backed liquidity to flow into high-throughput Monad DeFi markets. This includes BTC-denominated lending and borrowing markets, deeper spot liquidity, and routing around a Bitcoin-backed unit of account, as well as derivatives, vaults, and structured products that benefit from BTC exposure while leveraging Monad’s unique technical architecture.About Monad Monad is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain designed for high-frequency finance. It delivers up to 10,000 transactions per second, sub-second finality, and low transaction fees. Its architecture enables more efficient payment flows and other transaction-intensive financial use cases by reducing latency and improving throughput while maintaining compatibility with established Ethereum standards. Monad is operated by a decentralized, globally distributed validator network and provides secure, scalable infrastructure for on-chain financial activity at scale.About ChainlinkChainlink is the industry-standard oracle platform bringing the capital markets onchain and the market leader powering the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending, payments, stablecoins, and more. Since inventing decentralized oracle networks, Chainlink has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value and now secures the vast majority of DeFi. Many of the world’s largest financial services institutions have also adopted Chainlink’s standards and infrastructure, including Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, Fidelity International, UBS, S&P Dow Jones Indices, FTSE Russell, WisdomTree, ANZ, and top protocols such as Aave, Lido, GMX, and many others. Chainlink leverages a novel fee model where offchain and onchain revenue from enterprise adoption is converted to LINK tokens and stored in a strategic Chainlink Reserve. Learn more at chain.link.About CoinbaseCrypto creates economic freedom by ensuring that people can participate fairly in the economy, and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is on a mission to increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people. Coinbase is updating the century-old financial system by providing a trusted platform that makes it easy for people and institutions to engage with crypto assets, including trading, staking, safekeeping, spending, and fast, free global transfers. Coinbase also provides critical infrastructure for onchain activity and supports builders who share their vision that onchain is the new online. And together with the crypto community, Coinbase advocates for responsible rules to make the benefits of crypto available around the world. 

Coinbase is launching a token sales platform.The first token sale on the platform is MON, the gas token for the Monad Network.* What does this mean?* Who can participate in the token sale and when will it go live?* What is Monad?Danny sat down with Scott Shapiro from Coinbase, Keone Hon and Kevin McCordic from Monad Foundation, to answer these questions and more. This is our conversation.

Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments at the Monad Foundation, joins the Pipeline Podcast to discuss how the next generation of blockchain infrastructure is transforming global payments. Drawing from years of experience at Visa and in the fintech industry, Raj explains why existing systems remain slow, expensive, and exclusionary - and how Monad is enabling faster, cheaper, and more equitable solutions for institutions and payment providers.This conversation covers:1) The evolution of stablecoins and internet money2) Why scalability and reliability matter for institutional crypto adoption3) How Monad bridges the gap between TradFi and crypto infrastructure4) What’s next for payments on-chain

How  @KINETK_ai Is Protecting Creators and Building the Future of IP on MonadIn this episode, we sit down with Michael and Mariale, the co-founders of KINETK, to deep dive into how their platform empowers digital creators and reshapes the landscape of intellectual property using blockchain.We explore:What KINETK is and how it worksHow it safeguards creator rights and provenanceWhy IP infrastructure matters for the onchain worldHow KINETK leverages Monad's high-performance L1 blockchain for scalability and cost-efficiencyTheir vision for a future where digital art, motion, and media are composable, ownable, and monetizable onchain.Whether you're a builder, artist, or just curious about where crypto meets content, this one's for you.00:00:00 Trailer00:01:08 Intro00:02:11 Overview of KITETK 00:03:35 Defining Content Within the KINETK Ecosystem00:05:05 Navigating the Complexities of Intellectual Property and KINETK's Strategy00:10:09 Reasons for Building KINETK on Blockchain Technology00:11:42 How the "Web3" Label Can Be Counterproductive00:12:35 Key Blockchain Requirements for KINETK00:15:07 Exploring the Intersection of IP and Blockchain00:18:53 KINETK's Approach to Content Tracking and Management00:22:21 Backgrounds of KINETK's Founders00:27:37 Examining the Limits of AI Creativity00:30:04 Challenges of Intellectual Property and KINETK's Solutions00:33:29 Envisioning Future User Experiences in Consumer Apps00:37:02 Impact on Music Artists During the Pandemic00:38:47 Can Creators Retroactively Watermark Their Existing Content?00:40:27 Personal Challenges Faced by the Founders00:46:36 Current Size of the KINETK Team00:46:51 Closing Insights and Final Alpha

In this episode of The Pipeline, we sit down with Tom Kysar, Gas.Zip Founder, and Keone Hon, Monad Co-Founder, for a chat on all things EVM.From scaling pains, gas wars, UX and performance improvements, Tom shares his experience working on hundreds of chains, while Keone explains how Monad is aiming to deliver L1 performance in a globally decentralized manner. We cover:• Pipelined EVM execution and 10× throughput gains• Stress-testing: 2 M+ TX on public testnet—zero drama• Centralization vs. Decentralization• Raising the ceiling: 300 M → 1 B gas/sec (and what it unlocks for devs)• Wallet UX fixes, liquidity gravity & real-world app adoption• Why meme-coin mania isn’t a roadmap—and what sustainable growth looks likeIf you’ve ever wondered, “Can we scale EVM L1 performance without sacrificing decentralization?” this episode is a must-watch.🎙️ Guest: Tom Kysar – Founder of https://gas.zip🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives on the EVM and Monad.

In this episode of The Pipeline, we sit down with Alex Page, CEO of Nillion, to unpack the terrifying reality of how much of your personal data is already in the hands of AI and what we can do about it.From blind computation to decentralized privacy layers, Alex shares how Nillion is building a future where sensitive data can be used securely without being exposed. We cover:🔐 Why your private data is constantly being harvested🧠 How blind compute works (and why it matters)🌐 The future of privacy-preserving apps🛡️ How decentralization could help protect billions of peopleIf you've ever asked yourself, "Can I really trust AI with my personal data?"  this episode is a must-watch.—💬 What do you think: Can privacy and AI coexist? Drop your thoughts below.🎙️ Guest: Alex Page – CEO of Nillion → https://nillion.com🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more deep conversations on tech, AI, and decentralization.

PBJ is a co-founder of Perpl, a new trading exchange who's just announced a $9.25m funding round to build a fully onchain perps DEX natively on Monad Protocol. PBJ joins Kevin and Danny to talk about the impact of high performance, decentralized trading.

Everything you need to know about the Monad Public Testnet. An exclusive interview with co-founders Keone Hon (GM, Monad Foundation) and James Hunsaker (CEO / CTO, Category Labs).

The creator economy is here, and crypto-native creators will see unprecedented growth and opportunity in the coming years. Here's your guide to create great content and how you can benefit.

Kizzy is a social betting application built on the Monad blockchain, enabling users to speculate on creators and influencers in a manner similar to "DraftKings for social media." By leveraging Monad's high-performance infrastructure, Kizzy offers a platform that enhances user engagement through the financialization of social interactions.Monad is a high-performance, Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to address scalability and efficiency challenges in existing blockchain technologies. It achieves a throughput of 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) by implementing optimizations in areas such as MonadBFT consensus, deferred execution, parallel execution, and MonadDB. 

In this episode we’ll chat through everything users need to stay safe in crypto, from finding the right wallet setup, minimizing the risks of social engineering hacks, understanding common attack vectors and maximizing your chances to stay safe while you navigate the wild west of the on-chain world.Omar Bheda is a former pentester and red-teamer who specialized in Open Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT) and has presented his research and tooling at notable hacking conferences such as BlackHat and BSides. Omar was also a former blockchain security engineer at Coinbase, as well the Head of Growth at Spearbit before he joined the Monad ecosystem team.

Brandon, CEO of Phantom, and Brian, DevRel, join Keone, Kevin and Danny on The Pipeline to chat about Phantom's experience with the private Monad Testnet, and what the community can expect on the upcoming Public Testnet.

Pulse is a lifestyle wearable device powered by the Monad protocol. Danny and Kevin are joined by Nyx, founder of Pulse, to discuss their team's journey.

Who are the Monanimals? What's the story of the Monad Community? What do all these jokes mean?Episode 33 of the Pipeline unveils the lore and story behind the Monad Community. Guests include Intern, Cryptunez, Internbrah, Bill Monday, and Danny Pipelines.

Sparkball is a 4v4 adrenaline-packed ‘sports brawler’ where players balance both ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal!Chandler Thomlinson, Sparkball CEO and co-founder, joins Danny and Kevin on The Pipeline Podcast to chat about the decision to build natively on Monad, the future of Sparkball, and how it's perfectly poised to usher in a new era of fun gaming experiences in Web3. 

Danny is joined by Sungmo, Monad's APAC lead to discuss all things Monad Gaming, including the recently announced collaboration with IntellaX, Neowiz's Web3 arm.

RareBetSports is a web3 ecosystem designed to capture the thrill of sports and crypto. Built for the next generation of fans and communities of the future. Powered by Monad.

IntellaX is Neowiz's blockchain-based web3 gaming platform that maintains and operates decentralized exchange, NFT marketplace, and launchpad for users. IntellaX will be launching on the Monad blockchain to leverage its performant, decentralized and low fee environment, as well as the rabid community of next-gen gamers.

Luca Netz is the CEO of Pudgy Penguins. Pudgy Penguins is a web3-born brand that fosters creativity, freedom, and community. The Pudgy Penguins brand produces content, merchandise, toys, and digital collectables. Luca joins The Pipeline to chat about the future of consumer crypto, and their team's upcoming push to launch Abstract.

Brandon Millman is the CEO and co-founder of Phantom. Brian Friel is Phantom’s Head of Ecosystem Success. Keone Hon is the CEO and co-founder of Monad Labs. Brandon, Brian and Keone join Danny on The Pipeline to share some behind the scenes details about Phantom’s recent announcement to integrate Monad Blockchain from Day 1.

Wab.eth is the founder of Sappy Seals NFT project. Jon Hook is the co-founder of Play Ember, a top Web3 game studio. Sappy Seals and Play Ember have teamed up to bring a unique gaming experience to Monad Testnet in the coming months.

LedgerStatus is the co-host of the all-time best crypto podcast, UpOnly (with Cobie). He joins The Pipeline to discuss the current state of crypto, challenges of building in the industry, and much more.

Farokh, Soby, ThreadGuy and Intern join The Pipeline to chat about all things SocialFi, NFTs, Gaming and more.

James Hunsaker is a co-founder and CTO at Monad Labs. He joins The Pipeline to share insights into what's going on behind the scenes at Monad.

ThreadGuy recently joined Monad to focus on NFTs. With a massive presence and great vibes across Crypto Twitter, TG joins the Pipeline with Cryptunez to chat about the future of NFTs on Monad and much more.

The history and future of the Monad Community.Featuring: Cryptunez, Intern, Internbrah, Bill Monday, John W Rich Kid and Danny Pipelines.

Tristan is a co-founder at Backpack; creators of xNFT, Mad Lads, Backpack Wallet & Exchange.

Chris and Mitch, co-founders of Switchboard, join Kevin and Danny on The Pipeline. Switchboard supercharges Web3 applications with custom data feeds, functions, and verifiable randomness, all plugged in by Switchboard oracles.

Logan Jastremski is a co-founder and managing partner at Frictionless Capital, a thesis-driven fund investing from first principles and backing world-changing entrepreneurs.

Eunice Giarta is a Monad co-founder and COO, joining The Pipeline to talk about Monad's recent Devnet announcement, as well as sharing insights on what the past year of development has looked like, and an outlook on the year ahead.

Scott Herman is a co-founder of WAGMI Games, a studio developing WAGMI Defense, a Web3 Mobile Game launching globally this year. Scott is also the founder and face of Scott Herman Fitness, an early and successful YouTube fitness channel.

Bold Leonidas is a comic creator known for his viral daily comics series, with humorous takes on all the Crypto Twitter news and updates.

Mike Cahill, CEO of Duoro Labs and Pyth Network contributor, joins Monad's CEO Keone Hon, Danny and Kevin (@intern) on The Pipeline.

Sushant and Terry from Pike Finance join Kevin (@intern) and Danny on The Pipeline to discuss synergies between Monad & Pike, Pike's early commitment to build on Monad, and the power of both communities.

Philip, founder of Elixir, joins Danny and Kevin (@intern) on The Pipeline to discuss their early commitment to launch day 1 support for Monad, the state of DeFi and much more.

Axelar is the programmable Web3 interoperability platform, scaling the next generation of internet applications to billions of users. Danny is joined by Georgios and Jason from Axelar, and Eunice (Monad's COO) and Joey Anthony (Monad's Infra BD Lead).

Ansem, Jim Talbot, Pancakesbrah and Intern join Danny on The Pipeline to discuss all things crypto.

Bryan Pellegrino is the CEO of Layer0. Keone Hon is the CEO of Monad Labs. They join Danny and Intern on The Pipeline to discuss the details behind the Monad x Layer0 partnership, and an outlook on what this means for user experience on Monad's up and coming EVM optimized, Layer1 smart contract platform.

Keone Hon is the CEO of Monad Labs. James Hunsaker is the CTO of Monad Labs. They join Danny and Intern to discuss all things Parallel EVM, Monad Development, and an outlook on 2024.

Dan Matuszewski is a co-founder and managing partner at CMS Holdings, a top crypto and tech VC firm. Intern, aka Kevin, and formerly CMSintern, leads ecosystem growth at Monad, the new L1 smart contract platform that has fundamentally optimized the EVM at scale.

Ansem is a legendary figure on Crypto Twitter. With a background in software engineering, Ansem has grown a large following by publicly sharing his deep research and high conviction trades. He joins The Pipeline with Intern, Monad's Ecosystem Growth lead, and Danny, who also works on Ecosystem Growth at Monad, to discuss the last year in crypto, and provide an outlook ahead into 2024.

Rushi Manche is the co-founder of Movement Labs. Movement is more than just a network - they're building open source tooling, frameworks, and protocols to grow the Move language. This is a multi-phase research, development, and implementation process with an extensive roadmap.Kevin G. Leads Developer Relations for Monad, a new decentralized, developer forward L1 smart contract platform that ushers in a new paradigm of possibility through pipelined execution of Ethereum transactions.

Robinson Burkey is the CCO of Wormhole Foundation. Hundreds of companies and applications use Wormhole’s blockchain connectivity platform to securely and scalably grow their user base, increase market share, and drive more on-chain activity.Intern / Kevin is leading Ecosystem Growth for Monad Labs, the layer 1 smart contract platform bringing pipelined execution to a revamped EVM.

Keone is the CEO of Monad Labs. Kevin G. leads Developer Relations at Monad. They join Danny to discuss Monad development, improvements to the EVM, and the future of blockchain.

Pancakesbrah is a veteran in the music and crypto industries, a renowned marketer and a world class distributor of great vibes. He joins Danny to talk about Monad, community, networking, and growth in crypto.

On the first Episode of The Pipeline, Danny is joined by Mert Mumtaz, the CEO of Helius Labs, co-host of the Lightspeed Podcast, and a veteran blockchain engineer. Mert shares his thoughts on Monad, the up and coming L1, as well as Solana and the crypto landscape in general.