MANTRA is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services such as staking, lending, and governance. Launched with the native token OM, the platform empowers users to participate in decentralized governance, earn staking rewards, and engage in lending and borrowing across multiple blockchains. MANTRA also incorporates a unique Karma Protocol, where users are rewarded with Karma points for positive ecosystem contributions, leading to benefits like increased staking rewards and reduced fees.

One of the standout features of MANTRA is its MANTRA Chain, a blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK that focuses on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Scheduled for mainnet launch in October 2024, this chain aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance by enabling regulated and secure asset tokenization. MANTRA Chain offers tools for developers to build decentralized applications (DApps) and exchanges, making it a central part of the MANTRA ecosystem.

The project’s broader vision includes attracting institutional capital by providing a safe and transparent platform for large-scale financial transactions. Its efforts to tokenize real-world assets, such as a recent partnership to tokenize $500 million in real estate, highlight its focus on making traditionally illiquid assets accessible to a broader range of investors.