# Get MON on Monad

### 1. **Why You Need MON**

MON is the **native token** of the Monad blockchain. You’ll need it to:

* **Pay gas fees** for any transaction (swaps, adding liquidity etc.)
* **Create and manage liquidity positions** on PancakeSwap
* **Interact with any Monad dApp**

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### 2. **Main Ways to Get MON**

There are **four main ways** to get MON, depending on your starting point and preferences.

| Method                           | Best for                                            | Requires a Wallet?      | Notes                               |
| -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Centralized Exchanges (CEXs)** | Beginners or users buying with fiat                 | ✅ Yes (to access dApps) | Most common entry point             |
| **PancakeSwap (DEX)**            | DeFi-native users with tokens already on Monad      | ✅ Yes                   | Swap into MON directly              |
| **Buy via Wallet App**           | Mobile-first users                                  | ✅ Yes                   | Some wallets offer in-app purchases |
| **Bridge from Another Chain**    | Users with funds on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, etc. | ✅ Yes                   | Bring assets over to Monad          |

Let’s go through them:

#### I. **Buy MON from a Centralised Exchange (CEX)**

If you're new to crypto or don’t yet have a wallet, buying MON from a **major exchange** is the most straightforward option.

#### ✅ What you do:

1. **Create an account** on a centralised exchange (e.g., Binance).
2. **Buy MON** using fiat (USD, EUR, etc.) or other cryptocurrencies.
3. **Withdraw MON** to your **self-custodial Monad wallet** to interact with dApps like PancakeSwap.

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#### II. **Swap for MON on PancakeSwap (DEX)**

Already using Monad? If you have tokens like **USDC** or **USDT** on the Monad network, you can swap them directly for MON using **PancakeSwap**.

#### ✅ What you do:

* Connect your wallet on Monad to PancakeSwap.
* Go to the **Swap** page.
* Swap your Monad-based token into MON.

> 🧠 Note: You’ll still need a small amount of MON to pay for the swap itself. If you have zero MON, use the CEX or bridge method first.

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#### III. **Buy MON Directly From a Wallet App**

Some wallets support **in-app crypto purchases** using Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card, or other providers like MoonPay.

#### ✅ What you do:

1. Open your wallet.
2. Tap "Buy" or "Buy Crypto".
3. Select **MON**.
4. Choose your payment method and follow the steps.

This is a user-friendly option for mobile-first users who want to skip setting up an exchange account.

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#### IV. **Bridge MON from Another Blockchain**

Already have tokens on a different chain like **BNB Chain**, **Ethereum**, or **Base**? You can bring funds over to Solana using **bridging platforms**.

#### ✅ What you do:

1. Visit <https://monadbridge.com/>
2. Select your token and the chain you’re sending from.
3. Choose **Monad** as your destination.
4. Complete the bridge and receive the bridged token in your Monad wallet.
5. Swap that token into **MON** using PancakeSwap.

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### 3. **Final Tip**

Every Monad action — from swapping to providing liquidity — **requires MON for gas**. Always keep a little MON in your wallet after each transaction to avoid getting stuck.


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