Svmuu reported that Manta Network has announced the closure of its staking program, stating that the inflationary reward mechanism dilutes the value of MANTA token holders over the long term and does not align with the project's future development direction. It is reported that staking rewards will officially cease two weeks from now (April 20, 2026). Node operators can exit at any time starting immediately, and no further network rewards will be generated after the staking program ends.
Manta Network added that it plans to take over the Layer 2 infrastructure operations of Manta Pacific, transitioning to operating its own sequencer and underlying technology stack to enhance network autonomy and streamline operational structures.