In a major stride for cross-chain interoperability, Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal have officially deployed the Mantle Super Portal, a unified infrastructure designed to bridge the Mantle token ($MNT) directly into the Solana ecosystem.
Bridging the Gap Between Ethereum Layer 2 and Solana
The cryptocurrency landscape witnessed a significant integration event on January 27, 2026, as three major entities—centralized exchange giant Bybit, Ethereum Layer 2 network Mantle, and Solana-native decentralized exchange Byreal—collaborated to launch the Mantle Super Portal. This new infrastructure addresses one of the most persistent challenges in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector: the friction associated with moving assets between incompatible chain architectures.
The Super Portal is not merely a token bridge; it represents a sophisticated abstraction layer that simplifies the technical complexities of cross-chain transactions. By providing a unified interface, the portal allows users to transfer $MNT from Ethereum-based environments directly to the high-speed Solana network without navigating multiple wrapping protocols or fragmented liquidity pools. This development effectively positions $MNT as a natively interoperable asset, maintaining consistent security standards across the divergent architectures of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM).
Liquidity Incentive Program
To celebrate the launch, a massive rewards pool of 96,000 $MNT has been established. Liquidity providers who deposit assets into the MNT–USDC pool on Byreal will be eligible to share in these rewards over a three-month distribution period.
The Rise of Byreal and Solana DeFi Integration
Coinciding with the infrastructure rollout, the $MNT token has officially gone live on Byreal, a decentralized exchange incubated by Bybit specifically for the Solana blockchain. This integration is pivotal for Mantle’s strategy to tap into Solana’s bustling DeFi economy, which is renowned for its high transaction throughput and negligible settlement costs.
Byreal serves as the execution layer in this partnership. By utilizing a unified smart routing architecture, the platform acts as a "full-cycle growth engine," designed to support asset discovery and yield generation. For traders and liquidity providers, this means the ability to access deep liquidity and competitive on-chain yields without the latency issues often plaguing Ethereum mainnet transactions.
Defining the CeDeFi Strategy
A standout feature of this collaboration is its focus on "CeDeFi"—the convergence of Centralized and Decentralized Finance. Bybit Alpha, the exchange’s arm dedicated to institutional and high-net-worth clients, plays a crucial role in this ecosystem. By integrating with the Mantle Super Portal, Bybit Alpha facilitates a hybrid trading environment.
Under this novel framework, users are not forced to choose between the convenience of a centralized exchange and the autonomy of on-chain trading. They can trade $MNT on Bybit’s centralized spot markets while simultaneously accessing yield farming opportunities on Solana via Byreal. The infrastructure supports full deposit and withdrawal functionality for Solana-based $MNT directly through the Bybit interface, creating a "connected capital loop."
Byreal provides a natural home for cross-chain assets like $MNT. With $MNT live on Solana, users can access competitive on-chain yield while contributing to deeper, more efficient liquidity across ecosystems.
Emily Bao, Founder of Byreal and Head of Spot at Bybit, emphasized that this setup allows for a continuous flow of liquidity between the exchange’s order books and on-chain automated market makers (AMMs), bridging the divide that traditionally separates institutional capital from DeFi protocols.
Strategic Implications for the Mantle Network
The expansion to Solana marks a distinct evolution in Mantle’s distribution strategy. Originally established as a modular Ethereum Layer 2 solution, Mantle is increasingly positioning itself as a cross-ecosystem connective layer. With a treasury of community-owned assets valued at over $4 billion, Mantle has the resources to incentivize and sustain liquidity across multiple chains, moving beyond the "walled garden" approach often seen in Layer 2 scaling solutions.
Why Solana?
Connecting with Solana is a calculated move to leverage internet-scale capital markets. While Ethereum remains the center of gravity for total value locked (TVL), Solana has established itself as the premier venue for retail activity and high-frequency trading due to its speed.
Ramzy Ali, DeFi Growth Lead at the Solana Foundation, highlighted the technical alignment between the networks:
Solana was built to support internet capital markets at scale: enabling price discovery for every asset on-chain, 24/7, and globally. The integration through Mantle Super Portal allows users to leverage Solana's DeFi ecosystem.
This integration allows Mantle to export its native asset to an environment where capital velocity is significantly higher. It follows other technical upgrades within the Mantle ecosystem, such as the migration to Ethereum-native data availability to optimize blob capacity, signaling a broader push toward technical optimization and market expansion.
Market Context and Future Outlook
The partnership leverages the unique strengths of three distinct entities. Bybit brings a user base exceeding 80 million and deep order book liquidity. Mantle provides the asset ($MNT) and a robust Layer 2 infrastructure. Byreal offers the high-performance execution environment required for modern DeFi strategies.
Mantle’s ecosystem already includes core projects like mETH (Mantle LSP) and fBTC, alongside partnerships with protocols like Ethena (USDe) and Ondo (USDY). The Super Portal is intended to act as the primary gateway for these assets to flow into Solana, potentially creating new trading pairs and collateral options for Solana-based lending protocols.
As the lines between different blockchain ecosystems blur, infrastructure like the Mantle Super Portal becomes critical. It represents a shift away from tribalism in crypto toward a more fluid, interconnected economy where assets can move freely to where they can generate the most utility and yield. With the portal now live and incentive programs active, the market will be watching closely to see if this CeDeFi model can drive sustained volume and adoption for the $MNT token on Solana.