diff --git a/bal_tools/drpc.py b/bal_tools/drpc.py
index fdcc9d1..59b0559 100644
--- a/bal_tools/drpc.py
+++ b/bal_tools/drpc.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
     "mainnet": "ethereum",
     "zkevm": "polygon-zkevm",
     "hyperevm": "hyperliquid",
+    "monad": "monad-mainnet",
 }
 ADAPTER = HTTPAdapter(
     pool_connections=20,
diff --git a/bal_tools/pools_gauges.py b/bal_tools/pools_gauges.py
index b39a4c3..0a9eb5f 100644
--- a/bal_tools/pools_gauges.py
+++ b/bal_tools/pools_gauges.py
@@ -305,6 +305,7 @@ def build_core_pools(
             "hyperevm": {},
             "optimism": {},
             "plasma": {},
+            "monad": {},
         }
 
         # summarise extended core pools dict into core_pools dict