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Manta Network to End MANTA Staking Program Over Token Dilution Concerns

Manta Network states that MANTA staking rewards will end on April 20, 2026, as it shifts away from inflation-based incentives and takes direct control of Manta Pacific’s Layer 2 infrastructure operations.

Summary

Manta Network said it will shut down its MANTA staking program, with rewards ending on April 20, 2026. The project said inflation-based rewards dilute MANTA holders’ value, replacing the earlier timetable that said rewards would stop in two weeks. Alongside the staking change, Manta Network said it plans to take over Manta Pacific Layer 2 infrastructure operations and move to a self-operated sequencer and core tech stack.

Terms & Concepts
  • Staking: A process where token holders lock crypto assets to support network operations or related programs in exchange for rewards.
  • Layer 2: A blockchain scaling network built on top of another chain to improve throughput or reduce costs while relying on the base chain for security.
  • Sequencer: A component in many Layer 2 networks that orders and processes transactions before they are finalized on the underlying blockchain.