Monacoin is the first-ever cryptocurrency to emerge from Japan in December 2013. Inspired by the famous ASCII art known as mona, Monacoin is a decentralized payment system that is maintained by programs running on individual users' PCs, rather than being controlled by a centralized authority. While cryptocurrencies are often associated with speculation, Monacoin stands out for its community-driven development and unique use cases, such as development of various services, establishment of shrines, and playful tipping based on wordplay.

The program itself is developed by Monacoin Project, but they do not issue or operate the coin. With a lightweight client called Electrum Mona and various versions of Monacoin Core available for download, Monacoin provides easy and convenient access for users to engage with the cryptocurrency. Join the Monacoin community and experience the evolving world of this Japanese cryptocurrency