DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 22, 2026 — Mantle, the high-performance distribution layer connecting traditional finance (TradFi), real-world assets (RWAs), and on-chain liquidity, today revealed a key protocol shift to use Ethereum blobs as its main data availability (DA) layer. This change represents a major milestone in Mantle’s progress toward a complete Ethereum ZK rollup architecture, further aligning its infrastructure with Ethereum’s long-term scaling plan.

This strategic action comes after the successful rollout of the Fusaka upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet. Fusaka has transformed Ethereum’s data capacity, providing up to an 8x boost in theoretical blob throughput. By leveraging this improved infrastructure, Mantle can now deliver the highest level of security guarantees while maintaining the low-latency, low-cost environment its users rely on.

From Validium to Ethereum ZK Rollup: A Security Evolution
Mantle’s transition is a shift from a Validium-based setup to a ZK rollup architecture secured directly by Ethereum. By settling rollup data on Ethereum blobs, Mantle ensures its transaction data is fully accessible and verifiable on the world’s most secure settlement layer.

“This evolution is a natural step for Mantle,” said Joshua Cheong, Head of Product at Mantle. “As Ethereum’s blob infrastructure matures through milestones like the Fusaka upgrade, we can now support production-scale applications with the full security of Ethereum’s data availability without sacrificing performance.”

Synergizing with EigenLayer and the EigenCloud Ecosystem
While Mantle is adopting Ethereum blobs for its core DA needs, the project remains fully committed to its partnership with EigenLayer. Mantle will continue using EigenCloud for specialized use cases where verifiable compute and crypto-economic security offer a competitive advantage.

Mantle stays a key player in the EigenLayer ecosystem, focusing on high-performance sectors including:

• Perpetuals: Using specialized execution environments.
• Prediction Markets: Employing high-fidelity data feeds.
• AI Agent Infrastructure: Building at the intersection of decentralized compute and restaking.
• Ecosystem Shared Security: Deepening integrations with the mETH protocol to strengthen Ethereum’s economic model.

Strengthening Ethereum’s Scaling Vision
By adopting Ethereum blobs, Mantle reinforces its dedication to an Ethereum-native future. This transition shows how Layer 2 (L2) solutions can adapt dynamically to Ethereum’s base-layer improvements to deliver the best experience for developers and end-users.

Mantle’s commitment to this ZK rollup architecture provides a resilient, scalable foundation for the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps). As the ecosystem grows, Mantle will keep working with Ethereum core contributors and modular partners to push the limits of what’s possible in Web3.

About Mantle

Mantle positions itself as the leading distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering the flow of real-world finance.

With over $4B in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity, and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT on Bybit and built out through core projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4, and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with top issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP-Succinct.

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