From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad community began as a relatively small and infrequent gathering of like-minded individuals, evolving significantly over time [02:09:59].
Early Days
Approximately a year prior to the recording, individuals first joined the Monad Discord [00:49:09]. Even from its inception, the community displayed “infectious” vibes [00:59:09]. The early days were described as having a similar core mission and values, but with significantly less frequent content compared to later stages [02:15:00]. Content that might now be produced hourly used to be a weekly occurrence [02:15:00].
The community building efforts started during the “deep bear” market, at a time when there was little exciting activity in the crypto space outside of Telegram bots and hamster racing [02:44:07]. This timing was seen as a “massive advantage” [02:44:07].
Key Platforms and Their Evolution
Discord
Initially, the Monad Discord began as an “invite only” space [02:18:00]. The opening of this invite-only Discord to a public one marked Intern Bra’s first involvement with the Monad community [02:19:00].
Telegram
The Monad Telegram chat was launched in December 2022 as a fully public channel [02:37:08]. Around April 2023, the chat transitioned to a “locked” or private status [02:41:00]. This change sparked meme competitions and more active engagement [02:49:00]. The Telegram chat has since accumulated over 2 million messages, primarily consisting of stickers and links [02:59:00].
The idea for the Telegram chat, capped at 1,000 members, was a natural evolution [02:51:00]. Initially, there was no cap, but as it grew, the community decided to implement one [02:51:00]. This led to the implementation of “purges” and “missions” to manage membership, creating a formal system for removals [02:54:00]. The Telegram chat has seen over 47 purges, with a core group of members who have survived them all [02:54:00].
Twitter plays a significant role in content volume and outreach for the Monad community [02:09:00].
Notable Events and Milestones
- First Meme Competition: Danny winning the first meme competition in the Telegram channel was a significant early event, leading to his increased involvement [00:23:00].
- “Up Only Shout Out in August”: This event was a major catalyst for the community’s growth, drawing many new members [02:04:05].
- The Purge: The system of “purges” and “missions” in the Telegram chat developed as a way to manage its capped membership [02:54:00]. ID Kravitz played a key role in providing data for these purges, allowing for detailed tracking of member activity [02:50:00].
Community Dynamics and Values
The Monad community is known for its diverse members from around the world, possessing varied backgrounds and talents [03:50:00]. This diversity aids in content creation and rapid output [03:58:00]. The community encourages engagement across multiple platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Twitter, allowing members to focus on their strengths [03:04:06].
A core belief within the Monad community is to foster a “super engaged ecosystem” with strong relationships between members and projects [03:50:00]. The community is seen as a “well of talent” from which projects building on Monad are increasingly hiring [05:09:00]. Hiring Monad-native individuals for marketing and community roles is advised due to their understanding of the lore and history [06:47:00]. Joining the Monad community is considered an easy way to get recognized and secure full-time crypto jobs [12:51:00].