Coinbase Launches Monad Token Sale on November 17

Key Points:
  • Coinbase to launch token sale platform with MON token.
  • Retail users can participate from November 17.
  • Emphasizes inclusivity for small investors in the U.S.

Coinbase is set to debut its first public token sale platform with Monad’s MON token, launching from November 17 to November 22, 2025.

The initiative increases U.S. retail participation, potentially influencing Ethereum  ETH -1.12% Layer 1 compatibility dynamics and investor strategies in token markets.

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to launch its first public token sale platform with Monad’s MON token starting November 17. Running until November 22, this marks a significant step for U.S. retail investors.

The initiative is led by Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, who emphasizes the importance of distributing tokens to dedicated community members rather than only whales and flippers.

Genuine, long-term supporters deserve more. Whales, insiders and flippers shouldn’t be the only winners from token launches. We’re launching a token sales platform on Coinbase to give teams a new way to distribute their token to their community, and give the community early access to their favorite tokens. And for the first time since 2018, retail users in the United States can widely participate.

The introduction of the MON token sale impacts retail investors, allowing substantial U.S. involvement for the first time since 2018. This event is expected to influence how future token sales are structured.

Financial implications involve a fixed token supply and a bid cap per participant. A bottom-up allocation algorithm will limit large purchases, reducing concentration risk and promoting fair distribution among participants.

Future liquidity migration and integration possibilities exist for MON and associated Ethereum-compatible tokens post-launch. The influence of the sale may extend to existing Ethereum layer assets.

Experts anticipate regulatory interest due to the broad participation allowed to U.S. retail investors. Technological outcomes include potential shifts in Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain interoperability and expanding trading options.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.