Monad Distributes the “1 Million Nads” NFT to Users Who Commented on a Previous Post

This move has garnered significant attention from the community, especially amid increasing speculation about Monad's upcoming airdrop strategy.

Recently, Monad officially distributed the “1 Million Nads” NFT to users who commented on one of the project's previous posts on Twitter. This move has garnered significant attention from the community, especially amid increasing speculation about Monad's upcoming airdrop strategy.

NFT Distribution Details

How to check if you received the NFT

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The NFT's Role in Potential Airdrops

There's speculation that holding the “1 Million Nads” NFT might be a key factor in qualifying for Monad's future airdrops. This could be part of a strategy to filter out bots and reward genuine community engagement.

Similar past campaigns:

Aptos previously launched a similar campaign where users who minted and held a commemorative NFT were later airdropped around 500 APT, which had a market value of over $1,500 at the time.

Monad Testnet Is Still Ongoing

Users can still interact with Monad's ecosystem by exploring and testing projects live on the testnet.

Get started here: Top 10 Monad Projects to Try for Airdrops

However, keep in mind:

While there are rumors that testnet participation won't guarantee an airdrop, some community members believe an airdrop is still highly likely.

Here's why a testnet airdrop makes sense:

* It encourages user engagement with the ecosystem early on.

* It serves as a thank you to early testers who provide valuable feedback.

* It aligns with Monad's stated goal of building a vibrant ecosystem.

Other Potential Airdrop Criteria

In addition to testnet participation and holding the “1 Million Nads” NFT, several other actions and assets may influence a user's eligibility for future Monad airdrops.

This includes:

Community Role (Nads Role on Discord)

Active participation on Monad's social channels can earn users the Nads role in the official Discord. This path is ideal for those skilled in content creation or community engagement. By contributing through posts, discussions, and sharing updates, users may be granted this role — which is believed to be a strong signal for airdrop eligibility.

Although the Monad community is growing rapidly, the number of OG roles distributed so far remains under 1,000. This presents a valuable opportunity for new contributors to take initiative. Notably, the OG role is currently being traded OTC for $2,000–$3,000, further signaling its perceived value.

Stake-to-Airdrop

Given Monad's association with the Jump ecosystem, staking relevant tokens like WETH or PYTH might increase a user's chances of receiving an airdrop. Previously, Wormhole rewarded the top 10,000 $PYTH stakers with an airdrop — setting a potential precedent.

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These entry points are accessible for many users, especially those already holding the tokens. However, Monad may apply stricter thresholds in the future — possibly targeting the top 5,000 or even 1,000 stakers.

Hold-to-Airdrop

Holding specific NFT collections associated with Monad's ecosystem could also be a key eligibility factor:

* MadLads: Highly likely to be included. Monad has invested in Backpack — which serves as its primary wallet — and MadLads is closely tied to the Backpack ecosystem.

* Pythenians: Closely aligned with the Pyth Network, which itself has strong ties to Monad. Although the community isn't currently deeply involved in Monad-related activities, its positioning within the Jump ecosystem still makes it a potential candidate.

* Pudgy Penguins & Wassies: Both projects have founders who are angel investors in Monad. This indirect connection may increase the likelihood of inclusion.

Conclusion

The “1 Million Nads” NFT is not just a commemorative drop — it may be part of a broader, curated airdrop strategy by Monad. Monad encourages users to stay engaged with the ecosystem and monitor the evolving eligibility criteria.