xLabs Launches 0% Commission Validator for Early Monad Stakers

Today marks a major milestone for high-performance blockchain infrastructure. Monad Mainnet is officially live, and xLabs is proud to operate as a genesis validator, securing the network from block one. With mainnet now open, MON holders can delegate to the xLabs validator and start earning staking rewards at 0% commission during this early launch phase.

As one of the first globally distributed, LATAM-rooted infrastructure operators running on Monad, xLabs is committed to supporting the long-term growth, decentralization, and performance of the network. We are honored to share that after a successful run on Monad’s testnet, the Monad Foundation has delegated 70 million MON to xLabs, recognizing our position as an industry-leading infrastructure provider.

Why Monad Matters for the Future of High-Performance EVM

Monad brings something the industry has long needed: a high-performance, EVM-compatible L1 that doesn’t compromise on decentralization. They are pushing the boundaries with a fundamentally more efficient execution model with over 10,000 transactions per second and sub-second finality.

How are they doing this?

MonadBFT: A next-generation, pipelined consensus protocol inspired by HotStuff, engineered for low-latency finality, high throughput, and a large validator set.
Asynchronous Block Execution: Monad decouples execution from consensus, allowing validators to finalize new blocks even while earlier blocks are still being executed — dramatically increasing system throughput.
Optimistic Parallel Execution: The runtime executes many transactions in parallel while still producing deterministic, Ethereum-equivalent outcomes, unlocking meaningful scalability without sacrificing compatibility.
RaptorCast: Monad’s custom block propagation protocol, leveraging erasure coding to distribute large blocks quickly and reliably across the validator network.
MonadDB: A purpose-built storage engine designed for fine-grained concurrent reads and writes to state, enabling the full benefits of parallelized execution.

These innovations collectively position Monad as a future-proof base layer for performant decentralized applications, advanced DeFi systems, and high-volume on-chain activity.

xLabs is proud to help secure this next-generation network from day one.

Staking MON with xLabs: Maximum Rewards for Delegators

To support Monad’s growth and help early participants maximize their staking rewards, xLabs is launching with 0% commission on inflationary rewards. This ensures MON holders earn the highest possible yield during the network’s critical early phase.

MON delegators can expect:

Zero-commission MON staking rewards at launch
High-performance, bare-metal infrastructure engineered for uptime and stability
24/7 monitoring, security, and risk mitigation across global locations
Transparent reward metrics and validator reporting
Participation in future LST validator sets and ecosystem integrations
Support from a deeply technical, globally distributed engineering team

Our mission is simple:
Make xLabs the most fair, secure, and reliable place to delegate MON on Monad.

How 0% Commission Benefits MON Delegators

MON holders who delegate to xLabs will receive:

Higher net yield from block rewards
No early-phase commission dilution
A more attractive entry point for long-term stakers

Looking Ahead

Monad’s mainnet launch is just the beginning. As developers, staking protocols, and institutions onboard, xLabs will continue contributing infrastructure, MEV integration, tooling, and validator operations that strengthen the network.

Keep an eye out for announcements on new opportunities to contribute and earn across the Monad ecosystem powered by xLabs.

We’re proud to play a foundational role from day one.

Ready to stake MON?

👉 Delegate & track rewards: https://xlabs.xyz/stake/monad/

👉 Institutional stakers: Book a call with our team

Let’s build the next generation of EVM performance together!