AltLayer Partners with Mandala Chain as Official RaaS Provider

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By AltLayer
Mar 19, 2026, 3:20 PM
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AltLayer has partnered with Mandala Chain as the official Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider.​

Mandala Chain is an Arbitrum Orbit-based appchain built for jurisdictions and institutions.​ It enables dedicated blockchain environments that align with local regulatory frameworks.​

Key features:

  • Built on Arbitrum Orbit stack with AnyTrust Data Availability
  • Designed for national-scale real-world systems
  • Prioritizes security, configurability, and long-term stability
  • Maintains interoperability with global liquidity markets

AltLayer's role: Provides infrastructure support, system upgrades, and ongoing operations while Mandala maintains sovereign control over execution and governance.​

The mainnet launch is scheduled for the coming days.​ Learn more at mandalachain.​io.​

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