The Protocol: Monad Airdrop Portal Opens as Token Launch Nears

Group 1: Monad Airdrop - Monad has opened its airdrop portal for its upcoming token launch, allowing eligible users to verify their status and connect wallets until November 3, 2025 [1] - The Monad Foundation aims to reward approximately 5,500 core community members and 225,000 broader crypto users, with a multi-track distribution system [1] - The airdrop is a precursor to Monad's mainnet launch, although specific details regarding the launch date and token allocation remain undisclosed [1] Group 2: Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade - The Fusaka upgrade has been launched on Ethereum's Sepolia testnet, following a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet [2] - The upgrade aims to reduce costs for institutions using the Ethereum network, featuring PeerDAS, which allows validators to verify only portions of data [2] - A final rehearsal for the Fusaka upgrade is scheduled on the Hoodi network on October 28, after which a date for activation on the main blockchain will be set [2]