Manta Network Unveils Major Strategic Shift
The project has announced two pivotal decisions that signal a new phase in its ecosystem development.
Phasing Out Staking: A Move to Preserve Token Value
The team will wind down its current staking rewards program over the next two weeks. The primary rationale behind this move is the recognition that inflationary rewards—funded through new token issuance—gradually dilute the value for all MANTA holders over time. The project prioritizes long-term token scarcity and value stability over short-term incentive mechanisms.
For participants in the program:
- Node Operators: Can initiate the exit process immediately.
- Delegators: Can unbond their assets at any time via the official dashboard. User funds remain fully self-custodied and secure.
Infrastructure Independence: Taking Full Control of Layer 2
In a concurrent development, Manta Network will assume complete, independent operation of the core infrastructure for its Manta Pacific Layer 2 scaling solution. This eliminates reliance on any third-party external operators, granting the team greater control, enhanced security, and more agile upgrade capabilities for its core technology stack.
Furthermore, the previously announced deprecation plan for Manta Atlantic, its Polkadot-based parachain, continues to progress as scheduled. These collective steps indicate a deep consolidation and optimization of Manta Network's product lines and technology, aiming to build a more efficient, autonomous, and sustainable blockchain ecosystem.