Kintsu on Monad: The new liquid staking protocol that boosts your returns in DeFi pairs

Monad has just received a major protagonist in its ecosystem. Kintsu, the protocol specialized in liquid staking, is now live on the mainnet with a revolutionary incentive system: the Kintsu Points program.

How does the points system work?

The mechanism is straightforward and multifaceted. Users who stake MON automatically generate points. But it doesn’t stop there: Kintsu has designed a reward structure that incentivizes multiple behaviors within the ecosystem.

By integrating sMON (, the liquid staking token ), into DeFi activities, participants earn additional points. Those who provide liquidity for trading pairs with sMON receive special incentives. Even those participating in lending markets can monetize their sMON position.

Extra earnings and early advantages

The referral system further expands opportunities. Bringing in new users generates bonus points, creating a network effect where initial participants benefit exponentially. Additionally, owning specific ecosystem NFTs unlocks point multipliers.

Early adopters will have a decisive advantage: priority access to the selection of Monad validators. This is the true differentiator, because these points are not cosmetic—they will form the basis of the future decentralized governance token KSU.

The real value: from points to governance

The Kintsu Points program is not just a scheme for temporary rewards. It is the direct bridge to KSU, the token that will govern the entire protocol. Those who accumulate points first will not only earn passive yields but also gain decisive influence over the future architecture of the protocol.

For those looking to expose themselves to Monad with an active staking strategy, Kintsu offers layers of returns that go beyond conventional staking.