Edwin Lau, APAC Ecosystem Lead at Monad | Breaking EVM Limits: 10,000 TPS, Developer Culture & Web3 Innovation | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

Monad isn’t just another EVM chain — it’s redefining what’s possible for smart contract performance and developer experience. In this episode, recorded live at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week, Bitcoin.com’s Retention Lead Alun sits down with Edwin Lau, APAC Ecosystem Lead at Monad Foundation, to explore how Monad is pushing the EVM to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) while keeping developer usability front and center.

Edwin explains what makes Monad’s parallel execution architecture and low-latency design stand out from other chains — and why cross-chain developers are rapidly joining the Monad ecosystem. He also shares how community culture, including creative mascots like Molandak, plays an underrated role in tech adoption and ecosystem growth.

💡 In this episode:
• How Monad achieves near-instant EVM-level performance (10,000 TPS)
• Why developers are migrating to Monad for cross-chain innovation
• The role of culture, branding, and humor in blockchain adoption
• What makes Monad’s architecture different from other EVM chains
• A behind-the-scenes look at Monad’s growing presence in Asia

🎧 A must-listen for developers, investors, and innovators curious about the next generation of high-performance EVM-compatible blockchains.

🎙️ Host: Alun – Retention Lead, Bitcoin.com
💼 Guest: Edwin Lau – APAC Ecosystem Lead, Monad Foundation
📍 Recorded live at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week

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