Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has joined the MANTRA Chain network as a validator, aiming to improve transparency and insight into MANTRA's cross-chain ecosystem through advanced analytics tools. Rather than solely increasing the number of nodes, Nansen's entry is part of a broader strategy to decentralize control and enhance network security.
MANTRA Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, holds a VASP license from Dubai's VARA regulator, positioning itself as a compliance-focused platform for institutional use. Nansen's participation adds a layer of transparency by monitoring token flows, validator performance, decentralized application (dApp) activity, and smart money patterns. In addition, Nansen will develop a dedicated analytics dashboard integrated into its product suite to provide real-time data to users, builders, and institutions.
All validator rewards earned by Nansen are planned to be reinvested into the MANTRA ecosystem to fund community initiatives, product development, and new collaborations, creating a sustainable feedback loop supporting ongoing growth.
Complementing this collaboration, MANTRA has aggressively advanced decentralization by reducing its internal validators by half and announcing plans to add 50 external validators by the end of Q2 2025. CEO John Patrick Mullin has demonstrated his commitment by burning significant amounts of OM tokens to improve tokenomics and investor confidence.
Additionally, MANTRA has introduced new cross-chain features including a One-Way Bridge for irreversible asset transfers and a Mirror Bucket for real-time asset mirroring across multiple blockchains, easing risks for cross-chain traders.
Beyond technology, MANTRA launched the RWAccelerator program with Google Cloud to empower startups and developers in tokenizing real assets, supported by capital, mentorship, and AI tools. This highlights growth not only in the network infrastructure but also in human capital development.
The partnership between MANTRA and Nansen marks a significant governance and infrastructural milestone, aligning enterprise-grade compliance with enhanced network observability and decentralization. This move is expected to bolster institutional confidence and wider adoption of MANTRA Chain.