Bitget and Chorus One expand Monad staking access to 120M users, targeting emerging markets
Bitget has partnered with institutional staking provider Chorus One to offer staking and restaking for Monad, a high‑throughput, Ethereum‑compatible layer‑1 whose mainnet launched in November 2025. Chorus One — which secures over $3.5 billion in staked assets across 30+ chains and holds ISO 27001 certification — will run validator infrastructure and provide compliant staking tools and flexible unstaking (around 5.5 hours) for Bitget’s 120+ million users, including retail and institutional customers. The programme recorded early demand, with more than $6 million staked in the first week. The collaboration aims to expand validator capacity, improve geographic decentralisation and drive longer‑term stability and adoption in regions such as Asia‑Pacific and Africa by leveraging Bitget’s regional reach and Chorus One’s custody and validator experience.
Bullish
The partnership increases on‑ramps and institutional infrastructure for MON staking, which is typically price‑supportive. Early demand — $6M staked in the first week — indicates investor interest and liquidity commitment. Chorus One brings institutional custody, validator capacity and compliance credentials, lowering barriers for larger stakers and exchanges; Bitget brings distribution to 120M users, boosting potential staking inflows and network decentralisation. Short term, the news may trigger buying pressure as traders anticipate staking demand and reduced circulating supply; short‑term volatility could occur around staking reward expectations and unstake mechanics (5.5‑hour window). Long term, increased validator diversity and institutional participation can improve network security and market confidence, supporting sustained demand for MON. Risks that could temper upside include broader market weakness, staking migration dynamics, or operational issues with validator integrations. Overall the net effect on MON is bullish given demand signals and improved infrastructure.