Manta Network began its journey with Manta Atlantic, the fastest ZK L1 chain on Polkadot. Later, Manta Pacific, a community-driven modular L2 ecosystem, was introduced. For smooth user participation, assets, especially the native governance token $MANTA, should freely circulate between both chains.
Users benefit from $MANTA's versatility across Manta Pacific, engaging in its fast-growing ecosystem with features like DeFi, SocialFi, and zkApps, thanks to low gas fees and scalability. On Manta Atlantic, $MANTA is used for gas fees in staking and other on-chain activities.
The cBridge cross-chain bridge, powered by Celer, ensures seamless transfer of $MANTA between Manta Pacific and Atlantic. This bridge goes live at the Token Generation Event on January 18, 2024, enhancing user engagement across the ecosystem.
Make sure you've got enough tokens for gas fees: $MANTA in your Manta Atlantic wallet and $ETH in your Manta Pacific wallet. If you don't have an Atlantic wallet yet, download a compatible one like the Manta Wallet. Once set, use the provided address.
To bridge $MANTA from Manta Pacific to Manta Atlantic using Celer's cBridge, follow these steps:
1. Connect both your Atlantic wallet (e.g., Manta Wallet) and your Pacific wallet (e.g., MetaMask) on cBridge.
2. Choose the network to bridge from (e.g., Manta Pacific) and the network to bridge to (e.g., Manta Atlantic).
3. Select the token you want to bridge (i.e., $MANTA) and enter the amount.
4. Proceed with the transfer using Manta Bridge (+ cBridge).
Ensure you have enough tokens for gas fees: $MANTA in your Manta Atlantic wallet and $ETH in your Manta Pacific wallet. If you lack an Atlantic wallet, download a compatible one like the Manta Wallet, and use the provided address.
To bridge $MANTA from Manta Pacific to Manta Atlantic via the Manta Bridge:
1. Connect both your Atlantic wallet (e.g., Manta Wallet) and Pacific wallet (e.g., MetaMask) on cBridge.
2. Choose the token to bridge ($MANTA), enter the amount, and approve the transaction to start the transfer.
Notes:
- If updating Manta Wallet manually, enable developer mode, and click 'Update' in the Chrome extension.
- If you participated in Squad Game (Manta Network Crowdsale), your $MANTA tokens will be in your Manta Atlantic network wallet.
For centralized exchanges, double-check the network address. Manta Pacific addresses start with prefix 0x.
The Polkadot XCM bridge is used from Manta Atlantic to Moonbeam, and the Celer Bridge from Moonbeam to Manta Pacific.
Staking $MANTA on Manta Atlantic involves contributing to network security through the collator program and earning rewards. To stake, follow provided instructions.
If you lack a compatible wallet for Manta Atlantic, add the Manta Wallet Chrome extension or another supporting wallet. Follow these simple steps:
1. Install the Manta Wallet extension and create a new account following its instructions. Remember to securely back up your mnemonic phrase.
2. After setting up your wallet, ensure it's funded with $MANTA. Visit the Collator website on Manta Atlantic to choose a collator for staking. Note that each collator can only accommodate up to 100 wallets. Beyond that, only the top 100 wallets (ranked by $MANTA contribution) earn rewards.
3. Check your rewards by connecting your wallet to the Manta Collator website and viewing the top of the page.
Manta Atlantic's adoption is driven by its diverse features, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Bridge: Seamlessly transfer $MANTA tokens between Manta Atlantic and Manta Pacific using the cBridge powered by Celer. This feature ensures smooth cross-chain transactions within the Manta Network.
Stake: Easily exchange $MANTA tokens through Mantaswap. Node maintainers are encouraged to run Manta Network's collators, offering users a convenient way to manage their token holdings in the Manta ecosystem.
Swap: Effortlessly swap $MANTA tokens using Mantapay's decentralized exchange functionality.
LST (Liquidity Staking Tokens): Powered by Bifrost, this mechanism allows users to stake tokens and contribute liquidity, enhancing the overall liquidity of the Manta Network.
About Manta Network: A modular blockchain for zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, Manta Pacific serves as the L2 ecosystem for EVM-native ZK applications and dApps. Leveraging Universal Circuits for ZK-as-a-Service and Celestia's data availability, Manta Pacific offers low gas fees, making it ideal for ZK-enabled applications. Founded by experienced individuals from Harvard, MIT, and Algorand, Manta Network has garnered investments from top web3 funds like Binance Labs and Polychain Capital, thriving through accelerators like Alliance DAO and Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator.
