Announcing our integration with Monad, the fastest EVM L1
Author: Vinny Mullin

Introducing Monad: Build on the Fastest EVM L1 with Zero Compromises
We're excited to announce our integration with Monad, a high-performance Ethereum-compatible L1 with limitless potential, allowing builders to create whatever apps they can imagine using the coding languages and tools they already know.
Collaborating with Alchemy and our highly scalable, reliable infrastructure that powers web3, Monad has created a platform for innovative developers ready to reset onchain performance.
Why developers will choose Monad
Full EVM compatibility
Monad’s architecture has been built from the ground up to deliver peak performance while preserving complete EVM compatibility. Deploy your smart contracts with EVM compatibility and tap into Ethereum’s trusted RPC API.
Low gas fees
Experience near-zero gas fees thanks to Monad’s optimized design. This breakthrough efficiency opens the door for consumer apps that previously seemed unbuildable, even during periods of network congestion.
High throughput
Use Monad’s high-speed engine to build the fastest apps, with 10,000 TPS (or 300 Mgas/s), 1-second block times, and single-slot finality—all while maintaining backward compatibility. It’s a performance leap that redefines what’s possible in blockchain scalability.
Why Monad integrated with Alchemy
By selecting Alchemy, Monad combines industry-leading expertise with resilient infrastructure, creating a solution that’s trusted by the largest enterprises in web3. This integration reflects our commitment to providing developers with the most advanced and reliable tools to build next-gen apps.
Chain partners choose to work with Alchemy because they need the complete developer platform that engineers love. With 24/7 support from real engineers and access to the largest on-chain developer base, we provide Monad and our other partners with everything they need to build a thriving ecosystem of apps, developers, and users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monad?
Monad is a high-performance Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that delivers 10,000 TPS, 1-second block times, near-zero gas fees, and single-slot finality while maintaining full EVM compatibility.
Why did Monad integrate with us?
Monad integrated with us to combine industry-leading expertise with resilient infrastructure, providing developers with the most advanced and reliable tools, 24/7 support from real engineers, and access to the largest on-chain developer base.
Does Monad support existing Ethereum development tools?
Yes, Monad offers full EVM compatibility, allowing developers to deploy smart contracts and use Ethereum's trusted RPC API with the coding languages and tools they already know.
What are the main performance benefits of building on Monad?
Monad provides 10,000 TPS (300 Mgas/s), 1-second block times, single-slot finality, and near-zero gas fees, all while maintaining complete backward compatibility with the EVM.
How do I start building on Monad?
Get started by signing up for a free API key and accessing our Monad integration through the dashboard to begin building with unprecedented performance and speed.
What makes Monad different from other blockchains?
Monad's architecture has been built from the ground up to deliver peak performance while preserving complete EVM compatibility, enabling consumer apps that previously seemed unbuildable due to gas fees or speed limitations.
What kind of support do we provide for Monad developers?
We provide 24/7 support from real engineers, highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, and a complete developer platform trusted by the largest enterprises in web3.
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