Mantle (MNT) is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built around a modular architecture that separates execution, data availability, and settlement into distinct components. Rather than forcing all blockchain functions into a single stack, Mantle's design allows each layer to be optimized independently, reducing transaction costs while maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees. The MNT token serves as the native asset for gas fees, governance, and ecosystem incentives across the Mantle ecosystem.