Kintsu, a liquid staking protocol, has launched on the Monad mainnet, introducing a performance-driven validator market that scales with Monad. The protocol replaces manual validator selection with on-chain governance, allocating delegations based on transparent metrics such as node performance, MEV profit sharing, and participation. This approach aims to enhance network decentralization and staking yields. Previously, Kintsu secured $4 million in seed funding from Castle Island Ventures, Animoca, and others, and has now launched a comprehensive non-custodial staking system alongside Monad's mainnet.