To our community, supporters, and investors,

We recently launched the $M Token, and while the process came with its share of unexpected hurdles, we’re pleased to say that everything we set out to deploy is now live. This marks an important step forward, and with the foundation in place, our full focus now shifts to what’s ahead.

The launch of $M also marked the fulfillment of several long-standing commitments, including those to the LAYR community. With this, we’ve closed several chapters that were foundational to where we are today, allowing us to move forward with full focus on what’s next—building, expanding, and delivering on the vision for Mantis. We’re here to build the most simplified user experience for crosschain DeFi, with cutting-edge AI-powered trading functionality at our fingertips.

What’s Live Now

• Stake $M to access DISE – Users who stake $M automatically can use our DISE LLM in private beta.

• $M Token Claims – All eligible participants can now claim their tokens.

• $M Staking – Now live, with incentives and rewards coming soon. stake.mantis.app

Mantis Recap

Since launch, Mantis has seen:

• $54M in total trading volume

• Over 10,000 total trades

• 1098 unique addresses claiming their $M airdrop

The airdrop is claimable by all eligible Solana, EVM, and Polkadot wallets, including:

• Season 1-3 Mantis participants

• Mantis NFT Holders

• Milady NFT holders

• STRM holders

• PICA stakers

• LAYR crowdloaners

• Composable Vault Strategy participants

• Solana IBC validators

This marks the first phase of M’s distribution, with more opportunities ahead for deeper engagement within the ecosystem.

The Road Ahead: Full Focus on Mantis

With the launch phase complete, we’re now fully focused on execution and expansion:

• DISE Rollout – Advancing AI-driven DeFi through automated strategies, real-time analytics, and smart execution models.

• Ecosystem Growth – Expanding integrations, liquidity access, and strategic partnerships.

• Utility Expansion – Developing new use cases for M within the Mantis ecosystem to drive deeper engagement and functionality.

• Mantis Mastery – In-app events, quests, achievements, and other exciting ways to engage and be rewarded for user engagement both on & off-chain.

The Bigger Picture

Mantis & DISE will change how users engage with DeFi, bringing real-time AI-driven insights, automated trading strategies, and next-generation infrastructure designed for a more intelligent, efficient, and decentralized financial experience.

As we move forward, with all core launch objectives now in place, we’re excited to begin rolling out new features and use cases that will positively impact the broader ecosystem.

To those who continue to stand by us—your patience and belief in what we’re building mean everything. More updates are coming soon.

— 0xBrainjar