Blockchain profile
Mantle MNT
Mantle is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network connected to the Ethereum ecosystem, designed to run crypto applications with generally lower costs and faster settlement than the base layer. Traders and users track it for MNT, DeFi activity, transactions, contracts and explorer-visible data.
Neutral information, not financial advice. Updated : 2026-06-26
Key characteristics
- Ecosystem asset: MNT is associated with governance, incentives and economic uses across the Mantle ecosystem.
- EVM compatibility: applications and tooling close to Ethereum can be adapted more easily to the Mantle network.
- Layer 2 architecture: Mantle uses a rollup and data-availability approach to increase capacity while anchoring to Ethereum.
Use cases and ecosystem
- DeFi and Web3 applications: trading, liquidity, lending, games, NFTs or on-chain tooling depending on deployed protocols.
- Market tracking: monitoring MNT, TVL, volumes, transactions, fees, contracts and bridges through explorers and crypto dashboards.
- Development: Mantle documentation, EVM contracts, bridges, RPC, APIs and open-source repositories useful for building or analysing the ecosystem.
Consensus and security
Mantle security depends on its Layer 2 design, Ethereum anchoring, bridge contracts, data availability, operators, software upgrades and wallet practices. Users should verify bridges, applications and permissions before interacting.
Fees and performance
Mantle fees are generally designed to be lower than Ethereum mainnet fees, but they vary with activity, transaction type, contracts, rollup parameters and wallet settings. Real-world costs and performance should be checked at time of use.