What is a Mantle RPC Node?
Access modular DeFi powerhouse
A Mantle RPC node provides applications with access to a modular Layer 2 optimistic rollup that has rapidly become one of the largest DeFi ecosystems. With innovative architecture using EigenDA for data availability and backing from the massive Mantle Ecosystem treasury, Mantle offers developers ultra-low fees, strong liquidity, and access to a thriving user base.
Why Mantle stands out
Mantle combines modular architecture (separating execution, settlement, and data availability) with ecosystem backing from BitDAO's multi-billion dollar treasury. This enables aggressive ecosystem growth initiatives, developer incentives, and liquidity programs that have rapidly established Mantle as a top-tier L2 with $4B+ TVL.
Mantle advantages:
- $4B+ TVL — massive DeFi ecosystem
- EigenDA — advanced data availability layer
- Ultra-low fees — significantly cheaper than L1
- Modular design — optimized component separation
- Treasury backing — substantial ecosystem funding
- Thriving ecosystem — top DeFi protocols deployed
EigenDA integration
Mantle uses EigenDA — EigenLayer's decentralized data availability solution — instead of posting data directly to Ethereum. This modular approach dramatically reduces costs while maintaining security through economic guarantees. EigenDA leverages Ethereum's validator set via restaking, creating a highly secure and cost-effective DA layer.
Mantle's modular architecture:
- Execution layer: Mantle processes transactions
- Settlement layer: Ethereum provides finality
- Data availability: EigenDA stores transaction data
- Fraud proofs: Optimistic rollup security model
- Users benefit from lower costs and high throughput
Massive ecosystem growth
Mantle's ecosystem includes leading DeFi protocols across all categories: Merchant Moe (DEX), Lendle (lending), mETH Protocol (liquid staking), and hundreds of other applications. The Mantle Foundation provides grants, incentives, and support to developers, accelerating ecosystem expansion.
With substantial treasury resources and aggressive growth strategies, Mantle is positioned as a long-term DeFi hub.