# Kintsu on Monad The Kintsu Liquid Staking protocol automates the process by which users can pool their MON tokens together for network staking via non-custodial smart contracts. By leveraging a decentralized Registry of Validators controlled by the DAO, Kintsu creates sMON, a liquid version of the core MON gas token. As a ERC-20 token, sMON can be used in DeFi and other on-chain uses cases, while the underlying MON is natively staked to earn rewards and secure the Monad network while simultaneously empowering the community to Stake & Use. In addition to being liquid, unlike native staking, the super power of Kintsu and other Liquid Staking protocols is in their composability. This means that developers of novel on-chain use cases and the community as a whole can hold sMON to stake, or collateralize it in other protocols so you don't need to forgo staking rewards while you DeFi. Further, collectively the Kintsu protocol surpasses the minimum required amount of tokens to participate in staking, so there is no minimum stake to participate. No more "you must be this tall to ride." At the same time, those users can participate in other network activities such as DeFi, gaming, and more. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kintsu.xyz/supported-blockchains/kintsu-on-monad.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.