- MANTRA will fully transition $OM to MANTRA Chain as its native base, phasing out the ERC20 version by January 15, 2026, to unify liquidity, simplify governance, and strengthen the token’s ecosystem.
- The migration introduces new tokenomics, validator changes, and ecosystem funding, aiming to boost staking rewards, improve decentralization, and position $OM as the foundation for long-term growth.
MANTRA has announced a decisive step in its journey, making MANTRA Chain the native base for $OM. This latest development means that the ERC20 version of the cryptocurrency will be retired by January 15, 2026.
The proposal aims to consolidate liquidity, simplify governance, and align incentives for long-term growth. With more than 250 million $OM tokens already bridged from Ethereum to MANTRA Chain, this transition is quickly becoming the new reality for the ecosystem.
How MANTRA Chain Will Become the Native Home for $OM
The announcement confirms that ERC20 OM will be gradually phased out in a managed sunset process. Exchanges will coordinate with MANTRA to ensure smooth handling of assets before the final bridge closure. Any remaining unbridged ERC20 tokens will be reclaimed by the MANTRA Chain Association and redirected to support ecosystem development.
From that point, only MANTRA Chain-native $OM will be recognized as the canonical version of the token. The move unlocks pathways for MultiVM expansion, stronger validator participation, and more reliable governance, all centered on the chain itself rather than scattered across multiple blockchains.
Fragmented liquidity has been a long-standing challenge. By bringing liquidity from Ethereum, Polygon, Base, and BNB Chain directly into MANTRA Chain, the project expects deeper pools and better trade execution. This change gives traders and stakers alike a simpler, more efficient environment while boosting confidence in the token’s long-term role.
Building a Sustainable Future for $OM Holders
Alongside the migration, MANTRA has proposed updates to its tokenomics and validator model. Inflation will return to 8%, targeting an estimated 18% APR based on current staking ratios. This ensures rewards remain attractive while maintaining validator sustainability. A hard cap of 2.5 billion $OM will also be introduced at the protocol level, balancing long-term supply with the ecosystem’s economic needs.
Validator decentralization is also a priority. The number of MCA validators will be reduced from five to two, with redistributed stakes flowing to community validators. Additionally, commissions on MCA validators will be activated, reinforcing fairness and decentralization across the network.
Funding streams are being redirected into ecosystem growth, including grants for MultiVM development, onboarding real-world asset issuers, and user adoption incentives. These measures highlight MANTRA’s focus on ensuring $OM remains more than just a token, it becomes the foundation for a growing real-world asset ecosystem.
By retiring ERC20 $OM and moving fully to MANTRA Chain, the project is making a bold commitment to its future. The changes are designed to simplify participation, boost liquidity, and reward long-term holders. For $OM supporters, this proposal marks more than just a technical shift, it represents a clear message: the future of OM is on the MANTRA Chain.
At press time, MANTRA ($OM) trades at $0.2329, with a daily volume of over $36 million. Despite recent price dips of -1.74% in 24 hours and -10.25% over the week, the bigger picture points to structural changes that could strengthen the project’s foundation for years to come.
