As 2024 draws to a close, Manta Pacific reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, record-breaking milestones, and community-driven growth. Positioned as a trailblazer in the Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) ecosystem, Manta Pacific has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. Here’s a look at how 2024 unfolded and what lies ahead in 2025.
A New Era for Modular Data Availability
Manta Pacific set a historic precedent this year by becoming the first Ethereum L2 to fully integrate Celestia’s Modular Data Availability (DA) on mainnet. This strategic transition redefined scalability and efficiency within the Ethereum ecosystem, establishing Manta Pacific as a leader in modular solutions.
By leveraging Celestia’s cutting-edge architecture, Manta Pacific delivered unprecedented performance, reliability, and cost savings for users, setting the stage for a new era of modular blockchain infrastructure.
Breaking Records Across the Board
In 2024, Manta Pacific’s achievements spoke volumes about the platform’s growth and impact:
Top 3 OP Rollups: Secured a consistent position in the top 3 Optimistic Rollups on L2Beat, earning recognition for performance and adoption.
$2.4B in TVL: Peaked at $2.4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) during Q1, reflecting strong community trust and ecosystem activity.
$10M+ in Gas Savings: Delivered substantial cost savings to users by harnessing Celestia’s modular data architecture.
60M+ Transactions: Facilitated over 60 million transactions this year, with daily volumes exceeding 1 million.
250+ Deployed dApps: Emerged as a hub for diverse decentralized applications, including DeFi, AI, and gaming projects.
Fostering Ecosystem Growth
Manta Pacific’s ecosystem flourished in 2024, supported by significant investments and innovative financial solutions:
$50M EcoFund: The Manta Foundation launched a $50 million EcoFund to fuel innovation, offering grants and investments to projects building on Manta Pacific.
wUSDM: Bridging blockchain with traditional finance, Manta Pacific introduced wUSDM, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund. This initiative brought secure, high-yield opportunities to users globally.
Empowering the Community
Community engagement remained a cornerstone of Manta Pacific’s success in 2024:
Gas Gainers Program: Innovated a profit-sharing model, where 50% of gas profits were distributed in $MANTA to top contributors. Over the next four years, 10 million $MANTA tokens (1% of total supply) will be allocated to reward active users.
MEMEta Szn: Strengthened cross-chain collaboration by uniting Ethereum and Solana communities through a partnership with BONK, fostering a vibrant, organic community spirit.
Global Outreach and Impact
Manta Pacific’s presence expanded globally in 2024, connecting with its ever-growing community through:
Local Meetups: Hosted events across Vietnam, Japan, Russia, India, and Indonesia, strengthening regional ecosystems.
Major Conferences: Participated in flagship events like EthCC Brussels, Token2049, and ETHKL, showcasing Manta Pacific’s advancements to the global blockchain audience.
These initiatives cemented Manta Pacific’s reputation as a community-first platform committed to fostering collaboration and innovation.
Looking Ahead: A Promising 2025
With a strong foundation and a thriving ecosystem, Manta Pacific is poised for even greater achievements in 2025. The focus will remain on driving technological innovation, expanding partnerships, and empowering developers to create high-performance dApps.
As we embark on this next chapter, we thank our incredible community for their unwavering support and trust. Together, we’re redefining the future of Layer 2 technology.
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