Pyth Network 🔮 (@PythNetwork): Builders Watchlist on Monad — Episode 1

Builders Watchlist on Monad — Episode 1 https://x.com/monad_xyz is one of the most awaited blockchain to launch in 2025 and with its testnet going live last week, let’s look at some of the builders and apps you should keep an eye on. To kick things off, we’re highlighting https://x.com/kintsu_xyz, https://x.com/curvance, https://x.com/bean_dex, https://x.com/mace_ag, and https://x.com/dirolprotocol. Kintsu Kintsu is pioneering liquid staking on Monad, enabling users to stake MON while retaining liquidity through sMON. Their smart contracts ensure seamless validator delegation, optimized staking rewards, and enhanced composability across DeFi. But Kintsu goes beyond just staking—it empowers the community through a DAO-driven governance model, allowing stakers to have a real say in validator selection and delegation weights. Built for efficiency, security, and decentralization, Kintsu is set to redefine staking on Monad from day one. Integrating Pyth ensures accurate and reliable staking valuations, optimizing staking returns and security. Kintsu is Pyth pilled, and so should you be. What can nads do to contribute? The Beta Pass NFT registrations are now closed. Stay tuned for Kintsu Testnet opening to the public. To stay updated on the latest announcements, follow us on X (https://x.com/Kintsu_xyz) and join their Discord (https://discord.gg/kintsu). https://x.com/Kintsu_xyz/status/1892589799510286617 Curvance Curvance is a chain agnostic protocol that allows users access to all the best opportunities in DeFi in an all-in-one application. We enable users to seamlessly borrow, lend, and optimize liquidity while earning additional rewards across multiple ecosystems. Unlike traditional money markets, Curvance integrates yield-bearing and non-yield-bearing assets, offers advanced liquidation mechanisms, and introduces intent-based strategies that automate complex DeFi decisions. Curvance has been 'Pyth pilled!' This collaboration enhances the functionality and reliability of the Curvance protocol, particularly in terms of price feeds and data accuracy. What can nads do to contribute? The Curvance public testnet is still open and you can complete tasks and earn Bytes (https://app.curvance.com/). Get involved in the community in the Discord (https://discord.com/invite/curvance). https://x.com/Curvance/status/1887139317723607534 Bean Exchange Bean Exchange is a gamified on-chain spot and perpetual DEX natively built on Monad. On day 1 of testnet, Bean launched 'Bean Testnet Trading Season'—the debut campaign on Bean Game Hub where the Purple Gang can freely swap & trade perps, complete missions, climb up the leaderboard, and unlock legendary rewards from Bean and other Monad projects. Bean Exchange uses Pyth Core for its perpetual markets and to accurately track asset prices in real-time. Bean Exchange is Pyth pilled! What can nads do to contribute? Trade and swap on Bean Exchange (https://bean.exchange/) and join the Discord (https://discord.gg/beanex). https://x.com/Bean_DEX/status/1892228448480850328 Mace Mace is a DEX aggregator on Monad that combines liquidity from multiple sources to provide traders with the best possible rates. By pulling from both AMMs and orderbooks, Mace analyzes and routes trades through the most efficient paths, ensuring optimal execution for users. What can nads do to contribute? Mace is live on testnet (https://www.mace.ag/)—contribute to the community in the Discord (https://discord.com/invite/mace-ag). https://x.com/mace_ag/status/1892489216103268614 Dirol Dirol is a decentralized exchange with a full suite of DeFi features. You can do everything on Dirol — swap, trade perps, bridge, staking, and more. Dirol provides users with the best trading experience, a clean UI, fast transactions, and low fees. Dirol is Pyth pilled and uses the price feeds for accurate pricing of the assets traded on the protocol. What can nads do to contribute? Trade on Dirol (https://dex.dirol.network/) and join the Discord (https://discord.gg/kfMYt8Z6z3). https://x.com/dirolprotocol/status/1892633181792182590?s=46 That wraps up episode 1 of Monad Builders to Watch. Which Monad projects should we feature next? Follow https://x.com/pythnetwork and https://x.com/pytheco for more Monad and DeFi content.