🗳️ MANTRA Governance Proposal 28: Validator Set Expansion to 38

**Blockchain validators are stepping into the light.** The emerging KYV (Know Your Validator) standard represents a shift from anonymous transaction processors to professional operators with public reputations. **Key aspects of KYV:** - Transparent display of which validators secured each block - Clear documentation of when blocks were secured - Visible rules governing validator operations - Built-in compliance at the chain level This approach contrasts with most blockchain networks that obscure the validator layer. The standard is particularly relevant for institutional adoption, as it provides the regulatory transparency required by traditional finance. The KYV framework operates on Cosmos infrastructure, enabling real-time visibility into the validation process while maintaining security standards. For a comprehensive analysis of the KYV standard and its implications: [Read the full article](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695f2309c6affb17ec69b3db/)

**MANTRA Finance and Pyse Earth have received regulatory approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to launch their E-Bike Fleet real-world asset product.** - **Launch Date**: February 10th - **Product**: Tokenized lease income from commercial electric vehicles operating in Dubai's food and e-commerce delivery sector - **Access**: Available to institutional and KYC-verified investors - **Regulatory Status**: Received official Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from VARA The product allows investors to own portions of lease income generated from commercial EVs used by UAE's leading food and e-commerce companies. This marks the first regulated RWA product on MANTRA Finance. More details: [MANTRA Chain Blog](https://mantrachain.io/resources/announcements/pyse-and-mantra-finance-receive-required-vara-non-objection-certificate-to-launch-rwa-product-)

MANTRA Finance's first regulated RWA product has secured over $250,000 in private institutional commitments. The **PYSE Green Velocity 1** offering tokenizes lease income from commercial e-bikes operated by UAE's leading food and e-commerce companies. **Key Details:** - Limited allocation remains for MANTRA community and public investors - Compliant with VARA regulations - Investors gain fractional ownership of operational lease income - E-bike fleet serves major UAE delivery platforms This marks MANTRA's entry into regulated real-world asset tokenization, bridging traditional fleet financing with blockchain infrastructure. [Join the waitlist](https://mantra.finance/pyse)

**Fund tokenization is reshaping traditional finance** through streamlined operations and enhanced accessibility. **Key transformations include:** - **Fractional ownership** - Breaking down investment barriers - **Onchain liquidity** - 24/7 trading capabilities - **Automated compliance** - Reducing operational overhead - **Global access** - Expanding investor reach **Impact across sectors:** - Private equity funds gain operational efficiency - ETFs benefit from enhanced liquidity mechanisms - Hedge funds access new distribution channels This shift builds on recent momentum, including Apex Global's Globacap acquisition for U.S. fund tokenization and Hong Kong's live settlement pilots with tokenized money-market funds. **The technology enables:** - Secure, scalable financial operations - Reduced settlement times - Lower operational costs - Enhanced transparency Tokenization represents a fundamental change in how funds operate, moving from traditional structures to blockchain-based systems that offer greater efficiency and accessibility. [Read the full analysis](mantrachain.io/resources/ann)

The MANTRA team heads to Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, one of the year's most significant Web3 and traditional finance gatherings. **Key Focus Areas:** - Partner meetings and strategic collaborations - **Tokenization developments** and future roadmap - Bridging Web3 and traditional finance sectors ADFW25 represents a crucial moment where **capital movement strategies** for the coming year take shape. The event brings together industry leaders to discuss the convergence of blockchain technology with established financial systems. The team will explore new opportunities in the **real-world asset tokenization** space, aligning with current market trends toward regulated digital asset trading.