MON Protocol, a prominent developer and publisher of blockchain-native IPs and games, has announced the imminent listing of its MON token on major exchanges Bybit, Backpack Exchange, BingX, Bitget, Gate.io, HTX, and MEXC. The token launch mechanics will vary across platforms, with each exchange expected to make individual announcements in the coming days.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about why MON Protocol is listing its MON token on Bybit and other major exchanges. We will touch on the team's plans to empower its community and enhance its blockchain-native IPs and games.

MON Protocol Logo

Chain-Agnostic Publisher

Serving as the ecosystem token for MON Protocol, MON plays a pivotal role in the platform's community-focused model, which has garnered a dedicated user base of over 1 million web3-savvy gamers and enthusiasts.

Operating across Base, Immutable, and Mantle, MON Protocol has solidified its position as a chain-agnostic publisher since its launch in February 2024. It has also earned endorsements from top gaming chains such as Aptos, Immutable, and Solana, setting a new standard for community-first publishing in web3 gaming ecosystems.

Mon Protocol With Pixelmon In-Game Characters

First Web3 IP Pixelmon

Pixelmon, the first IP to be published via MON Protocol, will utilize the MON token to fuel its expanding catalog of games. Its debut title, PixelPals, quickly amassed nearly 500,000 players within two months of release.

The anticipated real-time monster battler, Warriors of Nova Thera, is slated for publication later in 2024, followed by the open-world role-playing game, Hunting Grounds, scheduled for launch in 2025 — both through MON Protocol.

Pixelmon Game Art

Over 60 Partners Committed

In addition to Pixelmon-developed games, over 60 partners have committed to MON Protocol, including web3 games, game studios, ecosystems, and trading platforms.  Holders of the MON token who stake their tokens will also qualify for rewards from MON protocol partners upon their launch. Giulio Xiloyannis, co-founder of MON Protocol and CEO of Pixelmon, expressed confidence in the project's listing on multiple leading exchanges simultaneously. 

Giulio stated: "Having MON listed on multiple leading exchanges at once is an indicator that the exchanges are as confident in the project and our community as we are. We saw huge excitement from our community during the MON Protocol community pre-sale, which reached its allocation in eight minutes. We are expecting a similar level of enthusiasm when we see the token list next week."

The MON token is set to commence trading on the participating exchanges at 10 A.M. UTC on Monday, May 27th, 2024. Registration criteria may vary among the exchanges; individuals are advised to confirm details with each exchange prior to the token listing.

Mon Protocol $MON Missions

Partnership with MetalCore

One of the most recent examples is Studio369, the game development company behind blockchain-powered epic open-world shooter MetalCore, which recently announced that it will soon welcome over 1 million new players through a new partnership with Pixelmon and MON Protocol, a preeminent publisher of blockchain-native IPs and gamers, and its Mission Platform.

As part of this collaboration, players will be able to complete a number of special quests in MetalCore to earn MON Tokens, which can be used as the default currency to buy/sell digital in-game assets and for participating in MON Protocol’s governance.

“We are thrilled to team up with MON Protocol to offer our combined player communities an exciting new way to engage with both virtual worlds, earning meaningful and valuable rewards in the process,” said Matt Candler, CEO of Studio369. 

Epic Open-world Shooter MetalCore Partners with MON Protocol 

More About MON Protocol

MON Protocol endeavors to be the premier publisher of blockchain-native IPs and gamers. Founded with the Pixelmon gaming IP as its cornerstone partner, MON Protocol has cultivated a large community of web3-savvy gamers and enthusiasts.

Its platform facilitates blockchain-native projects to reach broader gamer and fan bases while strengthening IPs by rewarding loyal communities and involving them in the IP's long-term success through fractionalized ownership.

Among MON Protocol's investors are some of the most influential VCs and builders in the web3 gaming industry, including the Inevitable Gaming Fund, Foresight Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and The Spartan Group, along with angel investors and founders such as Robbie Ferguson of Immutable, Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild Games (YGG), and Ray Chan of 9GAG.