MANTRA Chain is entering its most transformative phase yet. The project is consolidating its ecosystem, upgrading its token model, and preparing for a major network evolution that will define its long‑term direction.
Below is a clear, structured breakdown of what’s happening and why it matters.
1. Current State of MANTRA Chain
A Unified, Native Ecosystem
MANTRA is moving away from a multi‑chain token model and consolidating everything onto MANTRA Chain, its own Layer‑1 blockchain designed for real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization.
This shift is driven by the need to reduce fragmentation, simplify integrations, and strengthen the chain’s economic foundation.
Major Network Upgrade Underway
A major coin upgrade is in progress, approved through community governance.
Key elements include:
- A redenomination of OM into a new coin called MANTRA
- A 4× non‑dilutive coin split
- A unified token standard native to MANTRA Chain
- No action required for tokens already on MANTRA Chain
This upgrade is part of a broader strategy to streamline the ecosystem and prepare for institutional‑grade RWA adoption.
EVM Expansion & Liquidity Routing
MANTRA Chain’s EVM module is now powering new cross‑chain infrastructure.
For example, Lucid Labs deployed Multi‑Bridge and Nebula on MANTRA Chain, improving liquidity routing and yield generation across ecosystems.
This positions MANTRA Chain as a serious player in interoperable RWA infrastructure.
2. The Token Migration: What’s Happening?
ERC‑20 OM Is Being Deprecated
MANTRA is sunsetting the ERC‑20 version of OM to eliminate fragmentation and reduce the burden on exchanges and integrators.
The team highlighted several reasons:
- Avoiding liquidity fragmentation
- Reducing integration complexity
- Reallocating resources to MANTRA Chain
- Strengthening the native ecosystem
Migration is designed to be low‑cost, with gas fees under $2.
Migration Timeline
The migration spans over 5 months, giving exchanges, institutions, and retail holders time to move tokens safely.
OM → MANTRA Coin Upgrade
As part of the migration and upgrade:
- OM tokens will be converted to MANTRA at a 4:1 split
- MANTRA becomes the unified native coin
- Holders on MANTRA Chain do not need to take action
- Holders on Ethereum or Osmosis must migrate before the network upgrade15th January 2026
3. Summary Table: Before vs After Migration
| Feature | Before Migration (ERC‑20 OM) | After Migration (Native MANTRA) |
|---|---|---|
| Token Standard | ERC‑20 / multi‑chain | Native MANTRA Chain |
| Token Name | OM | MANTRA |
| Supply Change | No | 4× non‑dilutive split |
| Required Action | Yes (if off‑chain) | None (if already on MANTRA Chain) |
| Gas Fees | Higher (Ethereum) | Lower, sub‑$2 migration |
| Ecosystem | Fragmented | Unified, RWA‑focused |
| Exchange Support | Mixed | Standardized |
4. Why This Migration Matters
This is more than a token swap, it’s a strategic realignment of the entire MANTRA ecosystem.
Benefits:
- Unified liquidity
- Simplified integrations for exchanges and institutions
- Stronger token economics
- Clearer branding and governance
- A more scalable foundation for RWA tokenization
The migration sets MANTRA up to compete with other RWA‑focused chains like Polkadot, Avalanche, and Cosmos‑based networks.