Mantle Network, the top 5 Ethereum layer 2 (L2) with over $1.65B in total value locked (TVL), today announced the launch of Funny Money, its flagship artificial intelligence (AI) agent launchpad and DeFAI terminal.
Powered by Mantle’s $4B treasury, the platform introduces a new paradigm of autonomous financial agents to decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling self-governed AI trading while fostering ecosystem growth through user-driven community initiatives.
Pioneering DeFAI Infrastructure: Key Platform Features
- Programmatic prompt trading: Self-governed AI trading with self-custodial wallets
- Feature-rich trading venues: Perpetual futures and more with up to 50x leverage
- Developer-first native market access for AI agents and a rich variety of integrators
- Leading wallet integration with MetaMask, Bybit Web3 wallet and more
The launch extends Mantle Network’s proven track record of nurturing successful protocols and decentralized applications (dApps), with the ecosystem now encompassing over 250 active projects. Backed by the $4B Mantle Treasury, one of the largest community-owned treasuries in DeFi, Funny Money benefits from the same infrastructure and support that has attracted major ecosystem partners, including Bybit.
Gamified Growth: The Million $MNT Trading Competition
Following Funny Money’s platform launch, Mantle Network will be introducing an initiative that harnesses the virality of meme culture:
- 1M $MNT reward pool for accelerated ecosystem growth
- Exclusive Bybit collaboration opportunities for top two teams to achieve hyperscale
- Ecosystem support with co-marketing campaigns and influencer network
Shaping the Future of DeFAI
“Funny Money represents a fundamental shift in how we think about DeFi infrastructure,” said Gabriel Foo, DeFi Growth Lead at Mantle. “By combining AI agent capabilities with robust trading functionality and community-driven growth mechanisms, we are creating an entirely new category of financial infrastructure that empowers developers and traders alike. With Mantle’s substantial treasury backing and our thriving ecosystem of over 250 projects, AI-powered trading is now accessible to everyone while maintaining the highest standards of security and performance.”
Funny Money’s launch marks a pivotal milestone in Mantle’s commitment to advancing DeFAI in the next wave of on-chain finance. Through this strategic initiative, Mantle continues to demonstrate its dedication to supporting projects that drive meaningful advancement across web3.
About Mantle
Mantle is building the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance. Through its core products — Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, and BTC — Mantle is unlocking the future of finance by blending institutional expertise with the transformative power of blockchain. Anchored by the Mantle Treasury, the largest community-owned treasury in the ecosystem, Mantle ensures robust liquidity and financial stability. With over $4.3 billion in assets, it actively funds core product development and fosters the growth of asset partners, such as Agora AUSD, Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and EigenLayer restaking, enhancing sustainable yield, deep liquidity, and financial utility on the Mantle Network.
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