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What Is Mantle?

Mantle is an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution that uses zero-knowledge validity rollup technology to provide faster and cheaper transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security guarantees. Mantle launched its mainnet in July 2023 as an optimistic rollup and is notable for being one of the best-funded L2 projects, backed by a treasury of several billion dollars originating from BitDAO.

Mantle processes transactions off-chain in batches and posts compressed transaction data back to Ethereum. Following a roadmap announced in December 2024, Mantle migrated from its original optimistic rollup design to a ZK validity rollup built on OP Succinct and the SP1 zkVM. Instead of relying on fraud proofs and a multi-day challenge period, every batch is now accompanied by a zero-knowledge proof of correctness verified on Ethereum, bringing finality to around one hour and withdrawals to around six hours instead of the previous seven days. The migration made Mantle the largest ZK rollup by total value locked, with over $2 billion on the network.

Mantle's modular architecture separates execution, data availability, and consensus into distinct layers. For data availability, Mantle uses its own data availability solution called Mantle DA, powered by EigenDA technology. This modular approach further reduces costs compared to rollups that post all data directly to Ethereum, while still maintaining sufficient data availability guarantees.

MNT is the native token of the Mantle network, used for:

  • Gas fees: All transaction fees on Mantle are paid in MNT, unlike many L2s that use ETH.
  • Governance: MNT holders can participate in Mantle governance through proposals and voting.
  • Staking: MNT can be staked in various DeFi protocols on the network.
  • Treasury: The Mantle treasury holds significant assets managed through governance.

The Mantle ecosystem has grown to include a range of DeFi protocols. Key projects include Agni Finance (DEX), Lendle (lending), and mETH Protocol (Mantle's liquid staking protocol for ETH). The network also supports Mantle LSP (Liquid Staking Protocol), which allows users to stake ETH and receive mETH, a liquid staking token that can be used across the Mantle DeFi ecosystem.

Being EVM-compatible, Mantle allows developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts with minimal or no modifications, making it easy for projects to expand to the Mantle network.

Getting Started With Mantle

Getting started with Mantle involves:

  1. Step 1: Set up MetaMask or another EVM-compatible wallet and add the Mantle network.
  2. Step 2: Acquire MNT from a centralized exchange or bridge ETH/tokens from Ethereum using the official Mantle Bridge.
  3. Step 3: Use MNT to pay for gas and interact with Mantle dApps.
  4. Step 4: Explore DeFi protocols on Mantle or stake ETH through mETH Protocol.

Transaction fees on Mantle are significantly lower than Ethereum mainnet, typically costing a few cents per transaction.

How to Get a Mantle Wallet?

MetaMask

MetaMask is the most commonly used wallet for Mantle. Add the Mantle network to MetaMask (it can be added automatically through the Mantle website or Chainlist) to start interacting with the ecosystem.

Rabby Wallet

Rabby is a browser extension wallet that natively supports Mantle and many other EVM chains. It offers a clean interface and automatically detects which network a dApp requires.

Hardware Wallets

Ledger hardware wallets work with Mantle through MetaMask, providing offline key storage for enhanced security.

Mantle Resources

How to Buy MNT?

MNT is available on several major exchanges:

Centralized Exchanges

MNT can be purchased on Bybit, OKX, KuCoin, Gate.io, and other exchanges. Trading pairs are available against USDT, BTC, and other major currencies.

Bridging

Users can bridge ETH and other tokens from Ethereum to Mantle using the official Mantle Bridge and then swap for MNT on Mantle DEXs like Agni Finance.

After acquiring MNT, it can be used for gas fees on the network, DeFi activities, or governance participation.

Latest Mantle News

Mantle's migration to a ZK validity rollup, following the roadmap announced in December 2024, has repositioned it as the largest ZK rollup by total value locked. In January 2026, Mantle launched Super Portal, a cross-chain bridge connecting Ethereum and Solana liquidity, and in March 2026 Aave lending markets on Mantle surpassed $1 billion in deposits. Between July 9 and July 15, 2026, Super Portal migrated its cross-chain messaging from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP.

In April 2026, the Kelp DAO rsETH exploit rattled the broader restaking sector that Mantle's mETH ecosystem touches; the Mantle chain itself was unaffected. The network's multi-billion dollar treasury continues to fund ecosystem development, incentive programs, and the expansion of mETH as a liquid staking product.