Ethereum News Today: Mantle Builds Compliance-Driven Bridge to $3 Trillion RWA Future

Mantle, a blockchain ecosystem centered around an Ethereum layer-2 network, has launched a Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform to facilitate compliant real-world asset (RWA) issuance. The platform, unveiled at Token2049 in Singapore, offers compliance services such as licensing, KYC tools, legal structuring, and smart contract deployment, alongside DeFi integrations for price discovery. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's family, announced its USD1 stablecoin will launch on Mantle, marking a significant step in the platform's RWA strategy. Mantle's native token, MNT, reached an all-time high of $2, up 4.5% in 24 hours, reflecting investor confidence in its expanding ecosystemMantle Unveils Tokenization-as-a-Service and Global RWA Programs^[1].

The TaaS platform targets a $26 billion RWA market in 2025, with forecasts of trillions by 2030, as institutions seek to tokenize assets on-chain. Mantle's advisor, Emily Bao, emphasized the platform's role in building compliant infrastructure and liquidity access to meet institutional demand. The network's integration with Bybit's trading platform and the development of UR, a fintech app bridging crypto and traditional finance, further solidify its position as a key player in the RWA sector. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou highlighted Mantle's role in creating a "full-stack institutional bridge from TradFi to DeFi," underscoring the strategic alignment between the two entitiesMantle Unveils Tokenization-as-a-Service and Global RWA Programs^[1].

Mantle's TaaS initiative includes global RWA hackathons and a scholarship program to cultivate institutional-grade developers, reinforcing its focus on both infrastructure and human capital. The platform also announced partnerships for DEX liquidity access via Hyperliquid, derivatives exposure on Coinbase International Exchange, and an upcoming Revolut listing to expand reach into European markets. These partnerships aim to create a multi-tiered on-ramp for tokenized asset participation, catering to both retail and institutional usersMantle, Tokenization, and RWA: How This Blockchain is …^[2].

The launch of the Mantle Index Four (MI4) fund, a $400 million institutional-grade crypto index fund managed by Mantle Guard Limited, further diversifies the ecosystem. MI4 offers exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins, with dynamic rebalancing and DeFi-native yield strategies. The fund leverages Securitize's tokenization infrastructure, enabling real-time on-chain liquidity and collateralization for investors. Mantle Treasury's anchor investment and Securitize's expertise in tokenized fund management highlight the platform's commitment to institutional-grade solutionsMantle Index Four (MI4) fund launches with Securitize …^[4].

Mantle's modular Ethereum layer-2 architecture addresses scalability and liquidity challenges, positioning it as a "liquidity chain" for RWAs. The network's transition to ZK rollups is expected to enhance security and interoperability with non-EVM chains like Solana. With over $3 billion in TVL across core products, Mantle's ecosystem includes mETH Protocol, Function (FBTC), and the MI4 fund, all designed to optimize capital efficiency and institutional adoption. The platform's roadmap emphasizes expanding RWA partnerships, hackathons, and ecosystem incentives, aligning with the projected $3.1 trillion RWA market by 2030Blockchain Statistics (2025) — Adoption Rates & More^[3].