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# Monad

Monad Testnet node guides and the v0.16.5 upgrade.

**Testnet · Chain ID `10143` · MON**

Install and operate a Monad node with short explanations and separate commands.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Introduction</strong></td><td>Hardware and infrastructure planning.</td><td><a href="/testnet/monad/introduction.md">Introduction</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Node Installation</strong></td><td>Prepare a fresh Testnet node.</td><td><a href="/testnet/monad/node-installation.md">Node Installation</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Node Upgrade</strong></td><td>Update to v0.16.5 and verify recovery.</td><td><a href="/testnet/monad/node-upgrade.md">Node Upgrade</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Useful Commands</strong></td><td>Services, logs and health checks.</td><td><a href="/testnet/monad/useful-commands.md">Useful Commands</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Current Testnet release

**v0.16.5.** All Testnet providers may upgrade; no cohort gate applies. Standard package installs already point `--triedb-path` to `/dev/triedb`. Custom launch configurations must use the device path rather than a directory.

This release is Testnet-only. Follow the [upgrade guide](/testnet/monad/node-upgrade.md) for older-version and migration prerequisites.

[Official release](https://docs.monad.xyz/node-ops/upgrade-instructions/v0.16.5) · [Changelog](https://docs.monad.xyz/developer-essentials/changelog/releases#v0-16-5) · [BlockPro validator dashboard](https://monad-validators-testnet.block-pro.net/)