what's manta network?
Manta Network is a modular Layer 2 blockchain ecosystem designed for scalable zero-knowledge (ZK) applications on Ethereum. It leverages Celestia for data availability and the OP Stack for execution, providing high throughput, low fees, and enhanced privacy through ZK proofs. The project supports over 200 decentralized applications and introduces innovative features like native yield-bearing assets for ETH and stablecoins via Manta CeDeFi. Backed by investors such as Polychain Capital and Binance Labs, Manta focuses on enabling real-world applications with zkSBTs for soulbound tokens and seamless bridging. It has achieved significant growth in transactions, active addresses, and TVL, positioning itself as a key player in the modular blockchain space.
Manta Network reached $41.71M TVL for CeDeFi products as of January 2026.
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Reached $41.71M in TVL for CeDeFi products as of January 2026.
Partnered with Pruv Finance to bring tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to Manta Pacific, starting with the Garuda Sports Fund ($GSP) tokenizing padel court infrastructure in Indonesia.
Resolved TheGraph integration issues on Manta Pacific; restored Manta MODE operations.
Enabled native bridging of vManta from Manta Pacific to Ethereum with approximately 12-hour withdrawal time.
The Manta-powered SUPERFORTUNE888 application achieves #1 ranking as an AI Dapp on BNB Chain.
Incubated AI metaphysics application superfortune launches Web2 app on Google Play with AI-powered Bazi and feng shui services, iOS version planned for release soon.
Stakers must bind their EVM wallet before December 18 to remain eligible for the $GUA airdrop, with claiming details to be announced soon.
Withdrawal time reduced from 3-7 days to 12 hours with fast finality implementation.
The token declined 89% in 2025 year-to-date.
A new application on Solana called junkfun is powered by Manta Network and Bonk Inu.
Kenny joins a panel at Binance Blockchain Week on December 4th for a discussion on "Scalable Solutions & Next-Gen Blockchains" with Marlin Protocol.
Co-founder Kenny presented Manta's new institutional vision at the Signal conference during TOKEN2049.
5% of $GUA total supply allocated to $MANTA stakers with snapshot 3 weeks post-TGE, claims begin 1 month after TGE, distributed over 25 months to both on-chain and CEX stakers.
SUPERFORTUNE888 was incubated by Manta Network, with $GUA tokenomics featuring no investor participation and wide community distribution focus.
$GUA token lists on Binance Wallet Alpha, with users able to earn $GUA by burning unwanted tokens on BNB Chain.
$MANTA stakers will be eligible for a SUPERFORTUNE airdrop allocation as part of the upcoming $GUA token launch.
Manta posted a 23.56% gain this week, emerging as one of the top 5 performing altcoins during a broader market downturn.
SUPERFORTUNE888 debuts first wallet cleaning service on BNB Chain through partnerships with fourdotmemezh and junkfun_, and announces upcoming $GUA token launch.
MANTA tokens can be staked on both Bifrost and Symbiotic platforms.
KeomProtocol sunsets support for StakeStone and USDM, requiring users to withdraw remaining assets to avoid issues.
Migration opens for MANTA stakers to move from pre-deposit vaults to new vaults on Symbiotic with enhanced point rewards.
Two Manta Labs applications show strong traction: junkfun_ with 20k DAUs and $5.5m annualized revenue, and SUPERFORTUNE888 with 12k DAUs as the largest AI app on BNB Chain.
Manta Labs develops Thema, a tokenized index protocol in the Enterprise DeFi sector.
Partnership with GiantAI (sentient AI Agent project built on Base) announced as one of 60+ ecosystem allies.
A meme recycler application incubated at Manta Network and powered by bonk_fun launches, gaining thousands of users within the first hour.
Manta staking goes live on MantaPacific, allowing users to stake $MANTA tokens to Symbiotic Finality Providers to secure the network and enable decentralized fast finality.
MANTA token delegation is secured by Symbiotic, representing a new integration for the protocol's staking infrastructure.
Incubated application SUPERFORTUNE888 achieves 11k daily active users and 400k on-chain transactions, demonstrating execution on the application development pivot strategy.
Team issues reassurance statement confirming CeDeFi assets MBTC, MUSD, and METH remain on peg, with plans to enhance compliance and further embrace traditional finance integration.
Co-founder announces major strategic pivot away from L2 infrastructure competition to focus on application development instead, with institutional tools in development on the horizon.
Core services including bridging remain operational and unaffected by recent NPM attack impacting wallets across the ecosystem.
New development phase announcement coming in October 2025.
Joins Babylon Genesis as Bitcoin Supercharged Network partner, enabling BTC staking integration and rewards.
Staking solution launches on testnet with Symbiotic integration; mainnet deployment pending audits.
Caldera announces airdrop eligibility for active users; reveals early partnership support.
Strategic partnership with Wello enables compliant fiat access, SUPERFORTUNE implementing PayFi solution.
Strategic integration into OpenLedger's ecosystem as a privacy-preserving L2 solution provider, positioning alongside major protocols like Arbitrum and Polygon in the decentralized AI stack.
Business model shifts from L2 infrastructure focus to revenue-generating Web3 platform.
Gas Gain program pauses June 29 for comprehensive reward structure revision.
DWF Labs acquires 5M tokens worth $1.54M at $0.309 average entry.
HyperliquidX emerges as dominant competitor in revenue generation while L2 protocols struggle with differentiation and market share.
Gas Gain Epoch 5 launches May 30th 9PM SGT, offering gas rebates and MANTA token rewards for network activity.
New staking solution deployed to testnet in partnership with Symbiotic Finance; dual staking planned for future implementation.
Strategic pivot from L2-focused approach to building comprehensive Web3 ecosystem with revenue-generating dApps.
New ETH pool launches on Stargate Finance, enabling direct ETH bridging with Ethereum mainnet.
New Stargate integration enables ETH transfers across 50+ chains and establishes first native asset pool.
Community call scheduled for Friday 10AM EST featuring three major ecosystem protocols: LayerBank, Steer Protocol, and Cytonic.
Temporary deposit/withdrawal suspension on Binance starting May 7, 09:45 UTC for Ethereum Pectra upgrade.
Total Value Locked surpasses $2 billion mark, demonstrating significant protocol adoption.
Token included in new VC-backed index on Vest Exchange with 50x leverage trading.
Security alert: Fake Zoom apps actively targeting crypto founders to compromise operations.
Co-founder targeted by sophisticated Zoom phishing attack using deepfake-style recordings.
Lazarus Group attempts deepfake attack on project leadership; attack thwarted after confrontation.
North Korean hacking group Lazarus attempts sophisticated deepfake attack on key team member through compromised Zoom call.
New Biomapper SDK integration enables one-account-per-user verification system.
$7.5M exploit at KiloEX triggers platform suspension, with stolen funds being traced through zkBridge. Investigation ongoing in collaboration with multiple security firms.
Mind airdrop confirmed as next distribution to users in ongoing ecosystem airdrop program.
Subgraph integration launches, enabling enhanced data querying and dapp development capabilities.
Currently maintaining their own multisig frontend without Safe support.
TVL less than $50M, token down 90.8% from ATH. Token airdrop distributed and sold last year.
Circulating supply now correctly displayed on CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap.
Launching fast finality on Manta Pacific powered by Symbiotic. Users will be able to restake $MANTA after completion.
Deployer wallet deposited 4M MANTA (~$3.77M) to Binance, representing 1% of circulating supply. Wallet still holds 9.35M MANTA (~$8.87M).
Integration with Talisman for swapping and staking with Bifrost's liquid staking.
Deployed by Caldera, part of largest rollup ecosystem on Ethereum.
Co-founder Kenny participating in mrblock summit. Trading on Binance. Project combines Manta Pacific (ETH L2) and Manta Atlantic (Polkadot L1).
Partnership announced with CARV to integrate CARV ID into ecosystem and introduce 26+ games to network of 9.5M+ players.
Described as not just an L2, but providing mtoken as standard yield assets for institutions entering web3 L2s, partnering with Fuel Network and Cytonic.
Q3 growth: Transactions up 551.8%, Active addresses up 440.5%, MantaCeDeFi approaching $100M stable TVL.