MANTRA Strengthens Regulatory Position with VARA License
In February, MANTRA achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This makes MANTRA the first DeFi platform licensed by VARA, allowing it to operate as a Virtual Asset Exchange and offer Broker-Dealer and Investment Services.
This approval marks a key step in MANTRA’s global expansion, particularly in the Middle East, where the project is focused on Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. The license enables MANTRA to develop and launch compliant financial products, ensuring institutional and retail investors can participate in the ecosystem with security and regulatory oversight.
MANTRA and Google Cloud Launch RWAccelerator for RWA Tokenization
To drive innovation in Real-World Asset tokenization, MANTRA partnered with Google Cloud to launch the RWAccelerator Program. This initiative is designed to support startups focused on tokenizing real estate, financial products, and alternative assets.
The RWAccelerator offers three tracks:
Infrastructure – Building the foundational technology for tokenized assets.
Tokenization – Converting physical assets into digital representations on blockchain.
DeFi – Creating decentralized financial solutions that integrate with RWAs.
Participants will gain investment capital, mentorship, and technical resources, including cloud credits and workshops from Google Cloud engineers.
Applications for the first cohort close on March 20, 2025, with successful participants beginning the three-month program in Dubai.
$OM Expands to New Exchanges and Trading Platforms
In February, MANTRA significantly increased the accessibility of $OM through new listings and integrations across major exchanges.
New $OM trading pairs and features were added to:
Gate.io – Integrated MANTRA Chain and launched $OM spot trading.
Kraken – Added OM/USD and OM/EUR pairs, expanding access to users in 190+ countries.
Bybit, Crypto.com, and Bitget – Enabled $OM deposits, withdrawals, and trading.
HashKey Global – Introduced OM-USDT Perpetual Contracts with up to 20x leverage.
Hyperliquid & Levana Protocol – Launched perpetual trading for $OM.
NolusProtocol – Added $OM leasing, allowing users to borrow against their OM holdings.
These integrations strengthen $OM liquidity, giving retail and institutional investors more trading and staking opportunities.
MANTRA Expands Validator Set to Enhance Network Security
To further decentralize governance and strengthen network security, MANTRA added new validators to its third cohort. The latest additions include:
Vault Staking
Polkachu
Stakecito
NTT Digital
UOB Venture Management
Paysafe by BCW
Cointelegraph
These validators join a strong network that includes Republic Crypto, BlockHunters, Cosmostation, Google Cloud, Ledger, and Keplr, ensuring a resilient and secure infrastructure.
A larger validator set also improves staking participation, with delegators earning 5.65% APR for securing the network.
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Sybil Slaying Season: Ensuring Fair Airdrop Distribution
In preparation for its upcoming $OM airdrop, MANTRA launched Sybil Slaying Season—a two-phase initiative designed to identify and eliminate Sybil attackers.
Self-reporting – Users who self-report Sybil activity receive 18% of their allocation.
Bounty program – Community members who successfully report Sybil addresses earn 10% of forfeited tokens.
This initiative aims to protect genuine community members and maintain fair token distribution.
Real-World Asset Expansion: Tokenizing Durian Farms
MANTRA is continuing to integrate real-world assets (RWAs) onto its blockchain. February saw the addition of DatoDurian, a project that tokenizes durian farms, offering fractional ownership of high-yield agricultural investments.
Traditionally, durian farms have been accessible only to large investors, but tokenization allows retail investors to participate in this profitable asset class.
DatoDurian’s public round will be minted on MANTRA Chain, opening new opportunities in agriculture-backed blockchain investments.
MANTRA at Consensus 2025: Key Announcements and Panels
MANTRA was an active participant at Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong, engaging in discussions on institutional blockchain adoption, asset tokenization, and compliance.
Key Moments
Main Stage Fireside Chat – CEO John Patrick Mullin and Google Cloud’s Richard Widmann launched the RWAccelerator Program.
Startup Spotlight Session – Co-founder Jayant Ramanand spoke about security and compliance in the RWA landscape.
Institutional and Web3 Panels
Web3 Connect – JP Mullin joined a panel on institutional blockchain trends, staking, and crypto ETFs.
RWA Tokenization Roundtable – MANTRA hosted a panel alongside Defactor, OpenEden, Mimo, and LynxCapital to discuss tokenized bonds and real estate.
Beyond Consensus, MANTRA engaged with global leaders at the Ondo Finance Summit in New York and OneInfinity’s Trust in Web3 Forum in Dubai.
Media Recognition: Cointelegraph and CoinDesk Highlight MANTRA’s Growth
MANTRA’s recent milestones gained recognition from major industry publications.
Cointelegraph featured MANTRA as a key player in RWA tokenization, highlighting its role in bridging DeFi and traditional finance.
CoinDesk covered the launch of the RWAccelerator Program, emphasizing its collaboration with Google Cloudto support Web3 innovation.
These media spotlights reinforce MANTRA’s position as a leader in compliant, composable asset tokenization.
February Sets the Stage for Further Growth
MANTRA’s regulatory advancements, exchange expansions, validator integrations, and RWA tokenization efforts demonstrate its commitment to building a compliant and scalable blockchain ecosystem.
As March unfolds, the project remains focused on:
Driving regulatory-compliant tokenization.
Expanding $OM trading and staking opportunities.
Supporting startups through the RWAccelerator.
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