Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Monolythium network, LYTH token, wallets, staking, and development.
General
What is Monolythium?
Monolythium is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK v0.53.6 with full EVM compatibility via cosmos/evm v0.6.0. It uses LythiumBFT consensus (a CometBFT fork) to provide instant finality with 2-5 second block times. The chain supports both Cosmos-native transactions and Solidity smart contracts within a single execution environment.
How is Monolythium different from Ethereum?
Monolythium provides instant deterministic finality (no waiting for confirmations), IBC cross-chain communication with the Cosmos ecosystem, and a deflationary fee model where 90% of transaction fees are burned. Ethereum uses probabilistic finality and does not natively support IBC. See Architecture Overview for a full comparison.
How is Monolythium different from Cosmos Hub?
While both are built on Cosmos SDK, Monolythium includes a full EVM engine for Solidity contract execution. Cosmos Hub does not support smart contracts natively. Monolythium also uses a modified consensus mechanism (LythiumBFT) with quadratic proposer selection. See Consensus.
What does "deflationary" mean in the context of Monolythium?
Monolythium burns 90% of all transaction fees, permanently removing those tokens from circulation. As network usage increases, the burn rate can exceed the 8% annual inflation, resulting in a net decrease in total supply over time. See Fee Model and Tokenomics.
Token
What is LYTH?
LYTH is the native token of the Monolythium network. It is used for transaction fees, staking, governance voting, and validator registration. See Tokenomics.
Where can I get LYTH?
On testnet, you can request test LYTH from the Faucet. On mainnet, LYTH can be obtained through the MonoHub decentralized exchange or through staking rewards.
What is the total supply of LYTH?
The initial supply and emission schedule are defined in the genesis configuration. Inflation is set at 8% annually, but the 90% fee burn mechanism works to offset this. See Tokenomics for the full breakdown.
What is alyth?
alyth is the smallest denomination of LYTH, similar to how wei is the smallest unit of ETH. One LYTH equals 10^18 alyth (1,000,000,000,000,000,000 alyth). All on-chain amounts in Cosmos transactions and smart contracts use alyth.
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 LYTH | 10^18 alyth |
| 1 alyth | 10^-18 LYTH |
Wallets
Which wallets support Monolythium?
Monolythium is supported by the official Desktop Wallet, Mobile Wallet, and Browser Extension Wallet. You can also use MetaMask and Trust Wallet for EVM interactions. See Wallets Overview.
Can I use MetaMask with Monolythium?
Yes. MetaMask works with Monolythium's EVM JSON-RPC endpoints. You need to add the network manually using the correct chain ID and RPC URL. See MetaMask Setup for step-by-step instructions.
What is the difference between mono1... and 0x... addresses?
Both address formats refer to the same account. mono1... is the Cosmos Bech32 format used for native transactions, staking, and governance. 0x... is the EVM hex format used for smart contract interaction and MetaMask. They are derived from the same public key. See Address Formats.
Staking
How do I stake LYTH?
You can delegate LYTH to any active validator using the official wallets or the monod tx staking delegate CLI command. See the Delegator Guide for a walkthrough.
What are the staking rewards?
Staking rewards come from block inflation (8% annually) and a portion of transaction fees. The exact APR depends on the total amount staked across the network and the validator's commission rate. See Rewards.
Is there a minimum stake amount?
There is no protocol-enforced minimum delegation amount, though very small delegations may not be economical due to gas costs when claiming rewards. Check with your chosen validator for any operator-set minimums.
What is the unbonding period?
The unbonding period is the time your tokens are locked after you undelegate. During this period, tokens do not earn rewards and cannot be transferred. See Unbonding for the current duration and details.
Development
Can I deploy Solidity contracts on Monolythium?
Yes. Monolythium runs a full EVM engine compatible with Solidity contracts. You can deploy contracts using the same tools and workflows you use on Ethereum. See Deploying Contracts.
Which EVM version does Monolythium support?
Monolythium targets the Paris EVM version. When compiling Solidity contracts, set evm_version = "paris" in your compiler configuration. See Hardhat & Foundry.
What development tools work with Monolythium?
Standard Ethereum development tools are fully compatible:
| Tool | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hardhat | Yes | Use --legacy flag for transactions |
| Foundry (Forge/Cast) | Yes | Set --gas-limit and --legacy |
| Remix | Yes | Connect via Injected Provider (MetaMask) |
| ethers.js / viem | Yes | Standard JSON-RPC |
| web3.py | Yes | Standard JSON-RPC |
See Hardhat & Foundry and Deploying Contracts for configuration guides.
What are the chain IDs?
| Network | Cosmos Chain ID | EVM Chain ID |
|---|---|---|
| Testnet | mono_6940-1 | 6940 |
| Mainnet | mono_6941-1 | 6941 |
See Chain IDs for the full reference including localnet.
Network
What is the block time?
Monolythium targets a 2-second block time. Actual block times may vary between 2-5 seconds depending on network conditions and validator performance.
Does Monolythium have instant finality?
Yes. LythiumBFT provides deterministic finality, meaning a block is final the moment it is committed. There are no reorgs and no need to wait for confirmations. A single block confirmation is sufficient for any transaction. See Consensus.
How many validators does the network have?
The active validator set is capped at 53 validators. Validators must complete a registration process that includes a LYTH burn to join the active set. See Validator Overview.