Monad Founder: The Next Chapter For Monad | Keone Hon

In this episode of Empire, Jason interviews Keone Hon from Monad about the launch of Monad's Mainnet. Keone discusses the decisions made around the launch, including the airdrop, token sale on Coinbase, and the choice not to have an ecosystem-wide pre-deposit campaign. They delve into the exchanges where Monad was listed, the reasons for not listing with Binance, and the strategy behind expanding the distribution of token holders. Keone shares his perspective on ecosystem building, emphasizing neutrality and avoiding king-making, drawing from his experiences in high-frequency trading. He also touches on the challenges of balancing support for crypto-native applications with attracting traditional enterprises, and his vision for Monad's future, focusing on sustainable, long-term growth through experimentation and user feedback.