Fantasy Top, an innovative NFT-based game that transforms crypto social media into a fantasy sports experience, has announced its expansion to the Monad blockchain. After a successful debut on Ethereum layer-2 network Blast, the game is now accessible on Monad’s newly launched testnet, marking a significant step toward broader accessibility and scalability.
What Is Fantasy Top?
Fantasy Top brings the excitement of traditional fantasy sports into the crypto world. Instead of drafting athletes, players form teams using NFT cards representing influential crypto personalities on X (formerly Twitter). These "heroes" earn points based on their social media engagement—similar to how athletes score points for on-field performances.
Crypto content creators like Ansem, ThreadGuy, and Truth Terminal are featured as hero cards. Players use these cards to build competitive lineups and participate in tournaments.
Monad Testnet Release Details
The Monad testnet version of Fantasy Top launched on February 20, 2025. This release introduces several new features, including exclusive hero cards and opportunities to earn whitelist slots for upcoming NFT collections on the Monad mainnet.
New users can claim a free starter pack containing 15 hero NFTs. These cards can be used to join contests where participants compete for rewards such as:
- XP points
- Tournament tickets
- fMON testnet tokens
These tokens are used to acquire additional hero cards on the game’s marketplace.
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How to Participate in Fantasy Top on Monad
Registration for tournaments is now open. The first testnet competition began on February 21 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants can enter contests using their hero cards and earn rewards based on their team’s performance.
Travis Bickle, the pseudonymous lead designer of Fantasy Top, emphasized that partnering with Monad enables the game to support larger-scale on-chain experiences thanks to Monad’s high-throughput architecture.
Background and Previous Success
Fantasy Top originally launched on Blast, an Ethereum L2, in May 2024. It quickly gained traction, amassing 31,000 users and generating over $21 million in weekly trading volume shortly after release.
However, user activity declined in subsequent months. Since November 2024, the game averaged fewer than 1,500 weekly players. In December, the development team raised $4.25 million in a funding round led by Dragonfly to continue developing its vision of "financializing social media."
Why Monad?
Monad is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed to compete with networks like Solana and Ethereum by offering extremely fast and low-cost transactions. The project has raised $244 million in funding and recently launched its testnet, distributing testnet tokens to over 8.8 million EVM-compatible wallets based on historical on-chain activity.
No official date has been announced for Monad’s mainnet launch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fantasy Top?
Fantasy Top is an NFT-based fantasy sports game where players build teams using crypto influencers’ hero cards. These cards gain value based on the social media engagement of the influencers they represent.
How do I start playing on the Monad testnet?
Users can visit the official Fantasy Top website, connect a compatible wallet, and claim a free starter pack of 15 hero NFTs. No initial investment is required for the testnet version.
What can I win in testnet tournaments?
Prizes include XP points, tournament tickets, and fMON testnet tokens. These can be used to purchase more cards or participate in advanced competitions.
Is there a mainnet version yet?
The Monad mainnet has not launched. The current testnet phase allows players to experience the game and earn testnet rewards without financial risk.
Can I transfer my Blast heroes to Monad?
The two versions currently operate on separate blockchains. The team has not announced cross-chain functionality for existing NFTs.
What makes Monad suitable for gaming?
Monad is built for high transaction throughput and low fees, making it ideal for web3 games that require fast and inexpensive on-chain operations.
This article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and consult professional advisors before making financial decisions.