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- Mantle Network surpasses $2B TVL with the OP Succinct upgrade as its token marks a new ATH.
- Faster finality and lower costs strengthen Mantle’s ZK rollup lead, while the Mantle token celebrates record adoption momentum.
Mantle Network has officially upgraded to OP Succinct on mainnet, becoming the first OP Stack L2 to launch as a ZK Validity Rollup. A move that immediately propelled the network to the top spot as the largest zk rollup with total value locked (TVL) exceeding $2 billion.
This figure is not only a technical milestone, but also a sign that competition in the layer-2 sector is intensifying. With this upgrade, Mantle no longer relies on the traditional optimistic rollup model, but has fully transitioned to zk validity rollups, which offer faster finality and lower fees.
Furthermore, this upgrade allows users to withdraw their assets in just six hours, significantly shorter than the seven-day wait time of the old mechanism.
Transaction finality has also been accelerated, taking less than an hour to be considered completely secure. This change has undoubtedly made many investors, both retail and institutional, feel more comfortable managing their assets on Mantle.
D-Day: A defining moment for Mantle Network.
We’ve upgraded to @SuccinctLabs's OP Succinct on Mainnet, becoming the first OP Stack L2 to launch as a ZK Validity Rollup — and the largest ZK rollup by TVL.
The Liquidity Chain is evolving. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/QV8EgzVC1Q
— Mantle (@Mantle_Official) September 16, 2025
New All-Time High Marks Momentum for MNT
News of the upgrade has had an immediate impact on the MNT token. At the time of writing, MNT is trading at about $1.69, up 17.28% in the past 7 days. Despite a slight correction in the past few hours, this token has just recorded a new all-time high (ATH) of $1.77.
Psychologically, many market participants are starting to focus on the $2 level as the next target for upside. So, it’s understandable that the Mantle community’s euphoria is growing.
On the other hand, Mantle continues to rely on EigenDA as its data availability layer to maintain security while reducing costs. This modular approach sets Mantle apart, as it allows its ecosystem to combine security with efficiency. It’s no wonder that DeFi ecosystems, stablecoins, and even real-world asset projects are increasingly eyeing this network as their new home.
However, being the zk rollup with the highest TVL doesn’t mean Mantle is without its challenges. Its reliance on Succinct Prover Network and EigenDA still raises questions, particularly regarding long-term scalability.
Furthermore, other competitors like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkEVM are also continuing to improve. At the very least, Mantle’s current position gives it greater confidence in navigating market dynamics.
Mantle Strengthens Appeal Through Securitize and Bybit Moves
Furthermore, Mantle’s appeal extends beyond its technical upgrades. Last April, Securitize, along with Mantle, launched the MI4 Fund with an initial investment of $400 million.
They aim to simplify institutional access to crypto through products integrated with the tokenization ecosystem, asset custody, and DeFi yields. This move makes institutional adoption no longer just a buzzword, but a truly simplified entry point.
Furthermore, in mid-August, the CNF reported that Bybit EU launched the first MiCA-compliant Launchpool for MNT. With an APR of up to 36%, this is clearly a major draw for investors accustomed to seeing Ethereum (ETH) staking returns of only around 4% to 6%.
This demonstrates how regulation and innovation can go hand in hand, while strengthening the appeal of the Mantle-connected ecosystem.
