Verify three things before funding: who controls the keys, which network receives the transfer and which asset arrives. Then make a small test transfer and retain MON for gas.
Choose a wallet model deliberately
Monad’s official directory includes compatible software wallets such as MetaMask and Rabby. A terminal may instead generate a hosted wallet or let you connect your own. Determine who can sign and whether exporting keys is possible before making a deposit.
Do not treat a single custody label as an audit. Bot access, Telegram account access and wallet-key control are different dependencies. Use a separate trading wallet and know your withdrawal path.
Source: Monad software wallets ↗.
Bridge the right asset
The official token reference maps assets to mechanisms such as LayerZero OFT, Chainlink CCIP and Circle CCTP. Follow the route for the chosen issuer and token. The bridge interface should show source chain, destination chain, output token, amount, fee and expected timing.
Source: Monad tokens and bridges ↗.
Before sending
- Confirm mainnet chain ID 143.
- Verify the receiver on your own device.
- Match the destination token contract and network.
- Review required source-chain approvals.
- Check how destination MON gas will be funded.
- Test with a small amount and inspect the actual receipt.
Allowances outlive a browser tab
A token approval gives a spender permission to transfer up to a specified amount. Closing the app or disconnecting the wallet may leave that permission intact. Review allowances periodically and remove those no longer needed through a trusted interface. Revocation itself is an on-chain transaction with a gas cost.
Read signatures as carefully as transactions
Signing a message is not always harmless. Some signatures grant permissions or authorize later transfers. If the wallet cannot explain the request, stop and inspect the app’s documentation. Never type recovery words into a support form.
When something goes wrong
- Stop making additional transfers.
- Check the network and transaction hash.
- Distinguish a pending bridge from a failed swap or wrong-network deposit.
- Use the provider’s official support route and share only public transaction information.
- If signing keys may be exposed, treat the wallet as compromised; do not assume changing a website password restores key security.
Monad’s security page ↗ links protocol vulnerability reporting. It does not certify individual tokens, bridges or bots. Read the beginner guide before trading.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send MON to any EVM address?
Check both the receiving service and network. A compatible address format does not prove that a service accepts Monad deposits.
Does wallet simulation guarantee safety?
No. It helps explain a request, but state changes, permissions and contract behavior can still introduce risk.