Strategic Partnership Sees BitKeep Add Mantle Network Support

CoinNess Global
Coinmonks
3 min readJul 19, 2023

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BitKeep, a Singapore-centric multi-chain wallet project, has recently formed a strategic partnership with Mantle Network, an Ethereum Layer 2 modular network developed by BitDAO.

According to a tweet posted by BitKeep on Monday, the collaboration brings with it the opportunity for BitKeep users to now manage and transact their assets on Mantle Network directly through their wallets.

The latest version update of the BitKeep wallet incorporates support to enable users to store, transfer, and trade on-chain assets seamlessly within the wallet. This integration streamlines the user experience and provides easy access to the functionalities offered by Mantle Network.

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10,000 USDT prize pool

To celebrate this partnership and promote the growth of the Mantle ecosystem, BitKeep has announced a campaign open to all Web3 users. The campaign features a prize pool of 10,000 USDT, adding an element of excitement for participants. Additionally, BitKeep plans to further expand the ecosystem by integrating more DApps based on Mantle Network, ensuring diverse offerings and attracting users from various angles.

Although at a corporate level, BitKeep is headquartered in the Cayman Islands, leading members of its project team including Founder Kevin Como are based in Singapore.

Mainnet alpha release

Meanwhile, Mantle Network has reached a major milestone by unveiling its highly anticipated mainnet alpha. The announcement took place at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Paris, following an extensive six-month testnet phase. Mantle Network, as the first Ethereum layer-2 chain incubated and governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has already gained attention for its innovative approach.

With its modular design, Mantle Network separates key components such as execution, data availability, consensus, and settlement into distinct layers. By employing optimistic roll-up technology and leveraging Ethereum’s network for security, Mantle Network achieves efficient transaction processing at a lower cost and higher throughput compared to Ethereum itself.

This unique architecture has been validated during the testnet phase, handling over 14 million on-chain transactions and facilitating the deployment of more than 140,000 smart contracts.

$200 million EcoFund

The mainnet launch also marks the activation of a $200 million EcoFund, which aims to fuel the growth and development of the Mantle ecosystem. This substantial fund will support the ecosystem’s progress, ensuring resources are available to drive innovation and attract developers.

Moreover, the merger between Mantle Network and BitDAO has created the Mantle Ecosystem, a unified Web3 ecosystem led by a DAO. Under the Mantle.xyz brand, this collaboration harnesses the strengths and resources of both entities. The merger bolsters the tokenized governance system, empowering token holders to govern the use and allocation of the significant treasury inherited from BitDAO.

As BitKeep integrates Mantle Network into its wallet, users can expect an enhanced experience and increased accessibility to the Mantle ecosystem. Meanwhile, Mantle Network’s mainnet launch and the activation of the EcoFund signify significant milestones that lay the foundation for continued growth and development in the DeFi space.

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