MANTRA Swap Launches Multi-Hop Trading Feature

MANTRA Chain announced significant governance improvements focusing on decentralization. Key updates include: - Unwinding of MCA6 validator begins immediately - Plan to reduce internal validators by 50% by Q2 2025 - New external partners to be onboarded as validators This follows February's successful integration of seven major validators including **Vault Staking**, **Polkachu**, and **Cointelegraph**, who collectively bring substantial blockchain infrastructure expertise and security capabilities to the network. *View current validator status on [Mintscan](https://www.mintscan.io/mantra/validators/mantravaloper18se5kq0z86pqfym8uuuqp77kyd788npj3wx7fc)*

MANTRA's CEO JP Mullin is scheduled for a speaking engagement at Token2049 Dubai, joining Henri Arslanian for a discussion on Real World Accountability. The session will take place at the KuCoin Stage on Wednesday, April 30th at 1PM. This follows MANTRA's active start to 2025, which included: - Community Connect sessions - Partnership expansions - New $OM token listings - Infrastructure improvements including bridge and staking updates - Enhanced mainnet features For more details, view the CEO statement at [MANTRA's announcement page](https://www.mantrachain.io/resources/announcements/ceo-statement)

MANTRA Chain, in partnership with Google Cloud, has announced the RWAccelerator program at Consensus 2025. The initiative targets startups focusing on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization projects. Key offerings: - Investment capital - Mentorship opportunities - Dedicated AI support - Technical infrastructure This launch follows MANTRA's recent exploration of AI integration in RWA tokenization, focusing on asset valuation and risk assessment improvements. Learn more: [Program Details](http://www.mantrachain.io/resources/announcements/mantra-chain-launches-real-world-asset-accelerator-supported-by-google-cloud) [CoinDesk Coverage](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/02/20/mantra-launches-program-for-real-world-asset-startups-with-google-cloud-support)

**Key Updates for MANTRA Chain:** - Coinone Exchange now supports direct deposits & withdrawals of $OM on MANTRA mainnet - New governance proposal focusing on tokenomics coming soon - Voting eligibility extended to all $OM stakers across networks - Staking rewards available for mainnet participants - Existing ERC $OM stakers on MANTRA Finance, MANTRA DAO, and Sherpa Stake platforms remain eligible for voting - Previous integration achieved with AscendEX for native MANTRA Chain support *Note: Claim allocations will remain unchanged for existing stakeholders.*

MANTRA executives are participating in key blockchain industry panels this week: - General Manager Ekin Gultepe will discuss DeFi and DePIN trends at Global Blockchain Show (Dec 13, 13:10 GST) - CEO JP Mullin to speak about RWA tokenization at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (Dec 11, 10:55 GST) Both sessions focus on **real-world asset tokenization** and its path to mainstream adoption. Panels include representatives from notable firms like Roland Berger, Gate Ventures, JOOB, and Neoclassic Capital. Want to learn more about compliant RWA tokenization? Join these sessions to hear MANTRA's perspective on industry developments.