DECODE MONAD
Performance without sacrifice -
Master Monad with Encode
A four-part series on high-performance EVM development, covering Monad’s optimisations, dApp building, and Blinks - the next evolution of smart contract performance.
Monad is a high-performance Ethereum-compatible L1. From a portability perspective, Monad offers full bytecode compatibility for the EVM, so that applications built for Ethereum can be ported to Monad without code changes, and full Ethereum RPC compatibility so that infrastructure like Etherscan or The Graph can be used seamlessly.
Learn about performance-driven EVM development
Discover how Monad is redefining EVM performance with lower fees, optimized execution, and cutting-edge features like Blinks—bringing seamless interactivity to smart contracts. This series covers gas efficiency, state rent, account abstraction, and AI-powered dApps, giving developers the tools to build faster, more scalable applications with minimal friction.
Series Overview
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Why Monad?
Monad Architecture
Monad Community
Monad Use Cases
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Gas & Fees on Monad
State Rent on Monad
Comparison with Other Blockchains
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Token Standards Refresher (ERC20, ERC721, and ERC1155)
Building the Gift Pack Structure
Locking and Unlocking
Access Control and Optional Features
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Introduction to Blinks
Building the Blink Interface
Connecting to the Contract
Deployment and Testing
What to expect
Decode Monad is a hands-on, four-week series designed to help you understand, optimize, and build on Monad. You’ll start with the fundamentals—architecture, gas efficiency, and state rent—before diving into dApp development, account abstraction, and Blinks. Expect expert-led sessions, real-world examples, and the chance to build high-performance applications on the first Blinks-enabled EVM.
Sessions
Lecturer
Laurence Kirk
Extropy.io
A long time Encode community member, Laurence is well known in the UK scene as one of the leading educators on blockchain. He leads Extropy.io, a blockchain consultancy based in Oxford, specialising in developing blockchain solutions, security auditing, training & more.
